Striker Isak is scoring tap-ins for fun this season - this is how he does it and how Eddie Howe's selections have helped him

Newcastle United have taken control of their Carabao Cup semi-final following a superb 2-0 win against Arsenal at the Emirates. Alexander Isak opened the scoring for the visitors with a clever finish before half-time and Anthony Gordon doubled Newcastle's advantage from close range.

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.

Alexander Isak was always going to have a huge say on proceedings as Arsenal and Newcastle United met in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash on Tuesday evening. Coming into the encounter in red-hot form after hitting 13 goals in 14 games,

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final did not reflect his team's performance. The Gunners were guilty of missing a host of chances as their hopes of reaching the final at Wembley in March were made to feel distant after an excellent display by Eddie Howe's side.