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.

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.

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

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.

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'.

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

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been discussing his future amid transfer rumours linking him with a potential move to Arsenal.

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.

Alexander Isak has provided an update on his future at Newcastle United, sending Arsenal a clear message. The 25-year-old striker, who continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium,