Long-time transfer target was a constant thorn in the Gunners’ side but suffers hamstring injury scare in Carabao Cup semi-final

Isak scored the first and had a big hand in Anthony Gordon's second goal as the Magpies beat Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Tuesday night. The Gunners have been criticised this season for not creating chances but in the match with Newcastle they could not finish the ones they did create.

Alexander Isak continued his red-hot form during Newcastle United’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. The Sweden international scored for the fifth consecutive game as Eddie Howe’s side secured a vital win in the first-leg of the semi-final tie.