Alexander Isak scored his 50th goal for Newcastle United to help secure a 2-0 win at Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle United felt like more than just a stumble — it exposed a recurring problem at the Emirates. The lack of clinical finishing was glaring, and in

Newcastle moved a step closer to a first major domestic trophy since 1955 with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of the English League Cup semifinals.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak received a warm reception from Arsenal supporters on his arrival at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Newcastle's two star forwards were on the scoresheet as they secured a commanding first-leg advantage over Arsenal

Eddie Howe has indicated that Alexander Isak came off early due to a hamstring concern during the 2-0 win over Arsenal. The £63million man netted the opener in the first half and set up the second after a venomous shot. With no other senior striker on the bench, Howe has had to push Isak through the pain barrier in recent weeks.

The Sweden international got Newcastle's first goal in the first half before Gordon gave them a bigger cushion going into the second leg at St James' Park in early February.

It was a first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal for Arsenal to forget as Alexander Isak's goal and assist powered Newcastle United to a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, but while Mikel Arteta gave Newcastle credit for their performance,

Arsenal do still have a second leg in a month to overturn this, but that will be at an intimidating St James’ Park, where the crowd will see this trophy as being about so much more than this trophy. The Saudi Arabian project has felt like it has needed a lift after a long lull,

Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in the Carabao Cup - leaving them with it all to do in their semi-final second leg.