Alan Shearer has revealed the private message he sent to a Newcastle United hero following the thumping Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Arsenal

Gloating Alan Shearer sent a nine-word message to a Newcastle star after Arsenal were dumped out of the Carabao Cup. Following a 2-0 first leg defeat at the Emirates Stadium, hopes of a dramatic comeback on Tyneside were wrecked by goals from Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon.

Arsenal were beaten at home by Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, leaving Mikel Arteta's side with a lot of work to do on Wednesday

Alan Shearer admits he is ‘very twitchy’ ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final between Newcastle and Arsenal, saying the Gunners could win if they do one thing. Arsenal travel to St. James’ Park on Wednesday night in high spirits after thrashing Manchester City 5-1 in the Premier League on Sunday.

There was no escape for Mikel Arteta's side last night - Newcastle's application without the ball made them worthy winners

Latest Arsenal news and gossip as Newcastle appear to make a joke at Mikel Arteta's expense after the Carabao Cup semi-final

Eddie Howe has revealed that Newcastle United targeted William Saliba and Gabriel during their 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi final. Newcastle already held a 2-0 lead on aggregate from their win in the first leg of their semi final at the Emirates Stadium last month and went on to book their place at Wembley with the same victory