Newcastle took a major step to sealing their place in the final of the Carabao Cup with a brilliant 2-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Alexander Isak sent the visitors on their way after 37 minutes with his 10th strike from nine appearances before Anthony Gordon doubled Newcastle’s advantage half-a-dozen minutes after the interval.

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

Alexander Isak scored his 50th goal for Newcastle United as Eddie Howe's side took a huge step towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday. Isak struck shortly before halftime in the first leg of the semi-final at a chilly Emirates Stadium and then had a big role in Newcastle's second scored by Anthony Gordon after the break.