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Hello there! The second stage of the semi -finals of the EFL cup are officially here, with Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur those benefits compared to Arsenal and Liverpool respectively in the decisive matches of this week. I am Pardeep Cattry with the newest.
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Wednesday February 5th
🇩🇪 DFB Pokal: Leverkusen vs. Cologne, 2:45 pm ➡️ ESPN2
🏴 EFL Cup: Newcastle vs. Arsenal, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🇮🇹 Series A: AC Milan vs. Roma, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🇪🇸 La Liga: Leganes vs. Real Madrid, 3 pm ➡️ ESPN+
🌎 Concacaf Champions Cup: Forge vs. Monterrey, 8 p.m. ➡️ FS2
Thursday, February 6
🇮🇹 Serie A: Fiorentina vs. Inter, 2:45 pm ➡️ Paramount+
🏴 EFL Cup: Liverpool vs. Tottenham, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🇪🇸 La Liga: Valencia vs. Barcelona, 3.30 pm ➡️ ESPN+
🌎 Concacaf Champions Cup: Cibao vs. Chivas, 8 pm ➡️ FS2
⚽ The forward line
🔴 Arsenal Eye Comeback against Newcastle
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Arsenal goes to St James’ Park on Wednesday with the need to overcome a 2-0 deficit against Newcastle United and a situation that does not necessarily prefer them.
The Gunners are perhaps the choice of oddmakers to win the second stage, but the Magpies created a solid blueprint for the victory in the first stage they can mirror on Wednesday. When they gave priority to the defense, Newcastle succeeded in their own strengths and emphasized the most striking weakness of Arsenal – their need for a natural goal scorer. The side of Mikel Arteta was unable to invest in the winter transfer window, even if a movement for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa was investigated, so they will be stuck to the same cast of characters who participated in the first stage of January.
Kai Havertz is likely to be a central figure on Wednesday and may play every minute in view of the lack of depth and a list of injuries from Arsenal. Leandro Trossard could pitch while fulfilling the role that was usually reserved for the wounded Bukayo Saka, but the lack of change in the line -up of the Gunners is not necessarily bad news. As James Benge writes, Arsenal has approved many things this season from an attacking point of view and could do this very well on Wednesday.
- Benge: “Because of all this, Arsenal has continued to get in the right places. Indeed, they do this with an increased regularity, even if the season has worn them out. Prior to the international break of November, this was a team that an average of 1.5 non-non Penalty expected goals (NPXG) has since risen to 1.8.
Whether they can actually perform is the big question, especially in a consequence week for Arsenal. They are only a few days away from beating Manchester City with 5-1, which considerably surpassed their count of one expected goal. The back line of Newcastle, which only admitted seven goals in their last 12 games, will be a greater test than the leaking defense of the city. However, Wednesday’s game has the power to solve either a strong week before the attack of Arsenal or to offer another sign why their trophy -dried will probably extend to a fifth year.
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On Thursday, Tottenham Hotspur hopes to build on their 1-0 advantage of the first stage and Ouster Liverpool from the EFL Cup while they are looking for their first trophy since 2007.
Despite the advantage, the chances are not necessarily in favor of Spurs – the Reds are still winning at a regular pace, and Mohamed Salah is increasingly difficult to bet against scoring 25 goals this season. Tottenham also still has to do with an enormous injury crisis, with the most recently losing the Centrumback Radu Dragusin to an ACL Teacher last week. Manager Ange Postecoglou also uses a cautious approach with Micky van de Ven, who only made his second start since October last week after dealing with a hamstring injury and leaves him at home for the trip to Anfield.
But the good news for traces? They were far from full power of the last time and still achieved a surprise profit and will have some reinforcements this time.
To begin with, Richarlison is back after dealing with a hamstring injury that he sustained in November and already has two goals in his first six games in his return. More in particular, Tottenham will have two new signing sessions that can play a major role on Thursday and the Back Kevin Danso and 19-year-old Vooruit Mathys Tel. Just like goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky did in the first stage of January, Danso seems ready to go directly into the line -up to start his loan spell in England and will probably come in the linea in the absence of Van de Ven, in addition to veteran Ben Davies, Dragusin and still wounded Cristian Romero. However, Tel is one of the more intriguing signing sessions of the winter transfer window and joins Tottenham after interesting a wide range of English clubs. The versatile 19-year-old is considered one of Europe’s most promising attackers, but his playing time at Ouderclub Bayern Munich dried this season, which means that his loan period at Spurs could offer a real look about what his ceiling is.
🔗 Top stories
🏆 Arsenal’s Trophy Chase: This is why Arsenal has to turn the shortage in the EFL Cup collision on Wednesday to hold on to the hope of winning a trophy this season.
⚫⚪ Jacob Murphy Interview: Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United came in the morningfooty to talk about His connection with Alexander Isak And Playing with his twin brother John in Portsmouth.
⚖️ NWSL settlement: The NWSL will create a $ 5 million refunding fund for players who have experienced abuse and intimidation as part of a settlement after an investigation by the attorney general of New York, Illinois and Washington, DC
💬 Ronaldo on Mbappe: In a wide interview, Cristiano Ronaldo said that he would have learned Kylian Mbappe how to play as an attacker like the few teammates from Real Madrid.
🆕 Gonzalez to city: Here A look at the Deadline Day of Manchester City who signs Nico GonzalezHe can help solve part of their misery in midfield while the team is waiting for Rodri to recover from his ACL injury.
🔴⚫ The busy day of Milan: AC Milan made four (!) Signing sessions on Deadline Day, including Mexico International Santiago Gimenez, who already gives their attack a Concacaf-like feeling with Christian Pulisic in the books.
🟢⚪ Cucho to real betis: Cucho Hernandez left the Columbus -Crew for Real Betis on Deadline Day in a deal that offers a voice of confidence in the recruitment strategy of MLS teams.
🤝 Transfer window figures: Here is a look at the big deals of Deadline Day, plus numbers on the USMNT’s transfers this window and a look at how the most important signing sessions from the summer do so far.
🧤 Introduction of Solo FC: Ex-uswnt goalkeeper Hope Solo will lead Solo FC on the football tournament this year, when she will play her first game since 2016 and it will be against her former international teammates.
💰 The back line
💵 Dear bets
- La Liga: Leganes vs. Real Madrid, Wednesday, 3 p.m.
💰 The choice: Rodrygo to score (+220) – The UPS and Downs will continue for Real Madrid this season, but Rodrygo has lately been a reliable source of goals. He has 11 goals in his last 13 games, so it is likely that he will take another person, because his side wants to re -confirm himself in the La Liga title race with a victory. - La Liga: Valencia vs. Barcelona, Thursday, 3.30 p.m.
💰 The choice: Raphinha to score (+160) – The form of Raphinha has not been delayed since he became Barcelona this season, and he will start Thursday’s game with six goals in his latest Sven matches. Count on him to play a major role again, while Barcelona is trying to come up with the four -point gap between them and first place Real Madrid.
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