United comfortably beat Brentford 3-1 on Wednesday to book their place in the last four, where they have been drawn against the Gunners.

The Magpies will travel to the Emirates Stadium for the first leg, which it has now been announced will take place on Tuesday, 7th January, with kick-off set for 8pm GMT.

And the return leg at St. James' Park is now scheduled for Wednesday, 5th February, with kick-off in that game set for 8pm GMT.

Any further relevant details will be confirmed in due course.