Newcastle and Southampton will meet in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final tie at St James' Park on Tuesday night with a place at Wembley awaiting the winners.

Nick Pope's incredible form continued as he kept a 10th straight clean sheet in all competitions to help Newcastle win the opening leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Southampton.

Southampton play host to Newcastle in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals, and we've BOOSTED the odds on a number of markets including a juicy 11/4 shot.

A rare Wembley appearance is on the horizon for both Southampton and Newcastle United as they prepare to face each other in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday, while the Australian Open has reached the quarter-final stage.

The first Carabao Cup semi-final pits Southampton against Newcastle in the first leg at St Mary's on Tuesday evening and it could be a tight first clash with Wembley now in the sights of both clubs.

It has already been a busy January in the transfer market but there is still plenty of time for clubs to get their business done ahead of the window slamming shut at the end of the month.

Arsenal made the most of Manchester City's defeat to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points following a 2-0 win over rivals Tottenham on Sunday.

Southampton are into the semi-finals of the EFL Cup after a shock win against Manchester City, with Newcastle, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest also through to the last four.

Newcastle fell at the first hurdle in their bid for a first FA Cup triumph since 1955 as they were beaten 2-1 by League One Sheffield Wednesday.