Mikel Arteta's four-word reaction as Arsenal must overcome history to down Newcastle

Adrian Bogdan

Mikel Arteta challenged his Arsenal team to overcome history when they face Newcastle in the second-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners were beaten 2-0 on Tuesday night as the Magpies secured an impressive victory on the road. Alexander Isak scored in the first-half before Anthony Gordon doubled their lead to put them in pole position with the return game to come at the start of February. Arsenal have been beaten at Newcastle in each of the past two seasons and the history books