Lied for football: Young Newcastle fan skips school to attend Arsenal match

Newcastle faced Arsenal in the EFL Cup semifinal, securing a 2-0 victory, but a curious incident involving a young fan of the "Magpies" stole some attention.

Details: After the match, it emerged that a young Newcastle supporter had lied to attend the game. His school was informed that he was sick, but during the broadcast, he was spotted in the crowd, revealing the truth. The school principal noticed this in the broadcast and sent a letter to the boy's parents demanding an explanation.

Our team has prepared player ratings for Arsenal's performance against Newcastle in the first EFL Cup semifinal.

Reminder: Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães missed the first leg of the League Cup semifinal against Arsenal due to suspension. However, that didn’t stop him from celebrating his team's victory enthusiastically. His partner, Ana Lídia, shared an Instagram video of Bruno celebrating the win with their son in his arms.