Jacob Murphy sends funny message to Sandro Tonali after Newcastle win
Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy sent a message to Sandro Tonali as Newcastle advanced to the final of the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle secured their place in the Carabao Cup final with a commanding 2-0 win over Arsenal at St James’ Park, sealing a 4-0 aggregate victory.
Alexander Isak is Arsenal’s top transfer target for the summer and he showed what Mikel Arteta’s side is missing up front, causing early problems for the Gunners’ defence.
For the opening goal, Isak spun past William Saliba and fired a shot off the post, allowing Murphy to tap into an empty net.
Anthony Gordon then capitalised on a poor pass from David Raya to Declan Rice, slotting home Newcastle’s second to confirm their place in the final against Liverpool.
Sandro Tonali and Jacob Murphy impress for Newcastle under Eddie Howe
Murphy took to Instagram to share a story of the goal celebrations, tagging Tonali after the Italian was spotted playfully pulling at his hair.
The forward jokingly captioned the post: “Thank you hunny.”
Murphy has emerged as a key solution to Newcastle’s right-wing dilemma this season, earning praise from fans for his performances.
He has made 24 appearances across all competitions, contributing an impressive 13 goals and assists.
Meanwhile, Newcastle supporters have also been pleased with Tonali and his recent displays, as the midfielder has shown a strong return to form in recent months.
Newcastle need every player ready for silverware push
Football Insider Verdict
With key players hitting form, Eddie Howe’s side are pushing for a European place while preparing for their Carabao Cup final.
They have beaten teams like Arsenal and Brentford away from home to reach the final, fully deserving their spot.
They have also been in incredible form in the league, winning eight of their last ten matches across all competitions.
The camaraderie within the squad is clearly translating onto the pitch, strengthening their chances of ending their long wait for a domestic trophy.