Arsenal have been credited with a strong interest in Alexander Isak in recent months and Mikel Arteta’s men will undoubtedly have done their homework on the Swede in the build-up to tonight’s meeting at the Emirates. According to Wright, there is a strong case to be made for Isak being the finest centre-forward in European football on current form.

Over the years, Arsenal fans have witnessed some impressive performances by strikers wearing the No14 shirt - but this was one they will want to forget in a hurry. Alexander Isak tormented Arsenal as Newcastle ran out 2-0 winners on Tuesday night to put themselves in a commanding position going into the second leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final next month.