Tuesday night could easily be chalked off as a freak result given the chances that Arsenal squandered and they ended the game with an xG of 3.12. According to Opta, that is the highest figure by a Premier League team in any game this season that they failed to score in.

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.

Alan Shearer has told Arsenal to forget about signing Alexander Isak even if they meet Newcastle United £150 million transfer valuation. The Sweden international has been coveted by the Gunners in the past with interest dating back to his time at Real Sociedad.

As Newcastle United arrived at the Emirates on Tuesday, all eyes were on one man - and one man only. As Alexander Isak stepped off the team bus he was greeted by claps from Arsenal fans stood outside the players' entrance, as one cheeky home supporter shouted 'welcome home'.

Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta has been forced to rely too heavily on the creativity of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka and Arsenal must look to strengthen in the January transfer window. Odegaard was sidelined for two months with an ankle ligament problem at the start of the season and it’s no coincidence that Arsenal’s revival in form over the winter period has coincided with their captain’s return to full fitness.

Alexander Isak's world-class performance move United closer to Wembley and he should make Arsenal return to the January transfer drawing board.

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

It’s 14 long years since Newcastle United returned to Tyneside with a victory against Arsenal in North London and the Magpies may have to wait to end that sorry streak when they face the Gunners in their Carabao Cup semi-final, first leg at the Emirates Stadium.

Alexander Isak has admitted that it is ‘extra special’ to play for Newcastle United in the Premier League amid transfer links to Arsenal and Liverpool.