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.

The Carabao Cup semi-finals are now underway. A brilliant 2-0 away win by Newcastle United at Arsenal, really lighting up the competition in this first leg of two. Goals from Isak and Gordon giving United a deserved win.

Newcastle United have defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash on Tuesday night. The Magpies arrived at the Emirates on the back on great form. Eddie Howe’s men won their six matches in a row and came into the game confident.

Arteta regularly eulogises over Anfield and St James’ Park, the ‘jungles’ and ‘washing machine’-like atmospheres he revels in. He has spoken of wanting to write the first chapters of defining nights at the Emirates, but the fever that had been building the past two years has faded this season and Tuesday saw some fans leave early.

Arsenal are ‘likely’ to revive their interest in Alexander Isak this summer, with Mikel Arteta’s side open to Newcastle’s price tag, which would exceed €100 million.

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.