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

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.

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.

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

If ever there was a game that made it abundantly clear what Arsenal need to do in the transfer market between now and the end of the month it was the one we witnessed against Newcastle last night.On

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak received a warm reception from Arsenal supporters on his arrival at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

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.

Alexander Isak will spearhead Newcastles attempt to reach the Carabao Cup final - they face an Arsenal team who he has been strongly linked with over the years; Watch Arsenal vs Newcastle in the semi-final first leg live on Sky Sports from 7pm on Tuesday;

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

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,