How to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle on TV for free: Everything you need to know including start time, live stream and channel for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash

Arsenal and Newcastle meet tonight at the Emirates for their first leg of their semi-final Carabao Cup clash.

Mikel Arteta’s side host an in-form Magpies side who have claimed victories in each of their last five games.

Eddie Howe’s men are eyeing their first domestic Cup since 1995 and will be eager to utilise their recent form and look to gain an early lead against their Premier League rivals before they are due to host at St James’ Park next month.

The Gunners who booked their place in the final four by beating Crystal Palace head into tonight’s clash on the back of an injury crisis.

The North London side are without some of their keys players, with Ethan Nwaneri the latest to be sidelined in an ever-growing list which includes Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Ben White.

Here is everything you need to know about the Carabao clash between Arsenal and Newcastle including how you can watch the game for free.

Arsenal host an in-form Magpies who have won their previous five games

The Gunners find themselves with an injury crisis heading into tonight’s clash and are missing key men like Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Ben White

What time Arsenal vs Newcastle?

The Gunners will host Newcastle at the Emirates on Tuesday, January 7.

Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm.

How to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle for free?

Football fans will be able to watch tonight’s Carabao Cup clash for free via ITV. Sky Sports will also be covering tonight’s clash.

This is thanks to an agreement between Sky Sports and ITV.

The deal between the two broadcasters which officially began this month was completed with the aim of allowing UK football fans the opportunity to watch free-to-air coverage of select Carabao Cup and EFL fixtures.

The agreement will continue until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Here at Mail Sport, we will also be providing a live blog of the semi-final tie, you can follow along this evening for the latest score, team news and updates straight from the Emirates.