Newcastle took a massive step towards a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons with a hugely impressive semi-final first leg away win

But Isak provided a constant threat all evening and was more than deserving of his double, which when he latched onto a pinpoint pass from Bruno Guimaraes before cooly slotting ho

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said the tie against Arsenal was "finely balanced" despite taking a giant step towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 win on Tuesday. Goals by Alexander Isak – his 50th for the club – and Anthony Gordon either side of half time in North London gave Newcastle a seventh successive win in all competitions and put

Howe confirmed Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy are expected to be fine after being rested for Sunday's FA Cup win over Bromley, while Alexander Isak will train today for the first time since last week's win at Arsenal. However, Harvey Barnes is ruled out for "around a month" with a thigh injury.

Arsenal fans couldn't believe Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe subbed Alexander Isak off so early in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

The message from the boss was simple. "Calm, calm" was the shout to assistant Jason Tindall in the moments after the 2-0 win as the Magpies boss refused to get carried away with the reverse leg to come in early February.

Eddie Howe has admitted the club are set to let go of one of their "top class" attackers as Newcastle face PSR pressure.

Eddie Howe has revealed that Alexander Isak will miss Newcastle United ’s FA Cup clash against Bromley through injury. Isak is arguably one of the best strikers in the world right now, having recorded 19 goals and five assists in 28 appearances for club and country this season.

Eddie Howe has confirmed the latest on Alexander Isak ’s fitness ahead of Newcastle ’s Premier League meeting with Wolves on Wednesday night. The striker is in red-hot form this season, scoring in eight consecutive games as Howe’s side continue to impress.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe urged caution despite a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday, putting his in-form side within touching distance of a place in the League Cup final.Goals by Alexander I

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

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe urged caution despite a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday, putting his in-form side within touching distance of a place in the League Cup final.