Arsenal’s hopes of signing Alexander Isak have been dealt a blow despite Newcastle seemingly needing to offload players this month. Isak enhanced his already growing reputation this week by scoring at the Emirates on Tuesday, as the Magpies secured a 2-0 first leg lead in their Carabao Cup semi-final.

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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 Tuesday. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon at the Emirates Stadium put Newcastle within reach of the final at Wembley Stadium in March.

Allowed Isak the chance to shoot which led to the Gordon goal in the second half. That was his only fault in the game really with his distribution strong as

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

The Magpies ran out 2-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium, with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon finding the net either side of half-time. Arsenal had plenty of chances to get back into the tie, though,

Wasteful Arsenal were given a lesson in finishing by in-form Newcastle as Eddie Howe's side took a commanding on the Carabao Cup semi-final with a ?? win at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners created several excellent chances throughout a hugely frustrating evening for the side,

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