Newcastle beat Arsenal 2-0 to close in on League Cup final

Newcastle beat Arsenal 2-0 to close in on League Cup final

Alexander Isak scored his 50th goal for Newcastle United as Eddie Howe’s side took a huge step towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday.

Isak struck shortly before halftime in the first leg of the semi-final at a chilly Emirates Stadium and then had a big role in Newcastle’s second scored by Anthony Gordon after the break.

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Arsenal were left to rue their failure to convert several good chances with Gabriel Martinelli denied by the woodwork in the first half and Kai Havertz missing a golden opportunity.

In-form Newcastle, who have not won a major trophy since 1955, will now be clear favourites to complete the job in the second leg on Tyneside next month.

Tottenham Hotspur host holders Liverpool in the first leg of the other semi-final of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

Newcastle beat Arsenal 2-0 to close in on League Cup final