Ronaldo at 40, Carabao Cup - Arsenal v Newcastle semi final second leg; Tottenham Hotspur news conference

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That's all from us today.

You can recap on anything you've missed from clicking on the summary points.

We'll be back tonight to bring you live text coverage of Arsenal v Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semi-final.

Alternatively, BBC Radio 5 Live will also be across that fixture this evening with Ian Dennis and Chris Waddle bringing you commentary from St James' Park.

Otherwise, we will see you bright and early tomorrow morning to do it all again.

Have a good one!

What's to come?

Newcastle v Arsenal (agg: 2-0, 20:00 GMT)

Newcastle and Arsenal meet at St James' Park in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday with the Gunners looking to overturn a two-goal deficit, while the hosts are aiming to move one step closer to a first major trophy in 56 years.

Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon both scored at Emirates Stadium on 8 January to ensure Eddie Howe's side have one foot in the final.

Arsenal, however, will be determined to keep their own trophy hopes alive and go into the game on the back of their most impressive result of the season - a 5-1 defeat of reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.

'I do not think Liverpool will be any less anxious than us'

Liverpool v Tottenham (Thu, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou on the trophy drought and the pressure to deliver tomorrow evening: "It's a big occasion for everyone. It's a semi-final. I don't think Liverpool will be any less anxious than us. It's a big game for both clubs. You recognise that, you embrace that, but ultimately if you want to be successful these are the games that you want to be involved with because the alternative is, you'll be at home on the couch watching two other teams on the TV wishing you were there."

'I am more than 100% sure that Tel wants to be here'

Liverpool v Tottenham (Thu, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was asked how he convinced Mathys Tel to join the club after it was reported he initially rejected the move: "I think people need to understand that you are talking about a 19-year-old who has to make a major decision for his career and it's not that he rejected us or rejected anyone else - I think he just wanted to be comfortable with his decision. I don't think he wanted to be pushed in a certain direction and it's credit to him.

"I had a conversation with him and it was purely around the football and I think he'll find a really good place for him here. Irrespective of age he will get an opportunity here. The way we play I think will suit him and what we are building beyond - I thought this would be the perfect fit for his next step. I think it's right that he took time in his decision."

On whether he is convinced Tel wants to be at the club: "I am more than 100% sure that he wants to be here. He was so diligent when he made the decision that it gave me even more confidence that we were getting the right kind of mentality and player. He is very ambitious. He has a great deal of self belief and confidence and it feels like he can reach the very top of the game."

Van de Ven and Romero remain out for EFL Cup semi-final

Liverpool v Tottenham (Thu, 20:00 GMT)

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou on team news: "In terms of availability, everyone is fine from last week so no issues there. Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel are both available, they have trained.

"With Micky [van de Ven] and [Cristian] Romero to a certain extent, I kind of feel we have to be a bit more conservative with them. Micky got through the game [vs Elfsborg] alright but I don't think he feels ready for Premier League intensity and that's the same with Cristian. We are going to keep them ticking over in training and make sure they are absolutely ready with no set-backs."

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