Alexander Isak scored his 50th goal for Newcastle United to help secure a 2-0 win at Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

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

Eddie Howe has indicated that Alexander Isak came off early due to a hamstring concern during the 2-0 win over Arsenal. The £63million man netted the opener in the first half and set up the second after a venomous shot. With no other senior striker on the bench, Howe has had to push Isak through the pain barrier in recent weeks.

Eddie Howe’s men travel to the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of their league cup semi-final against the Gunners

Mikel Arteta remained coy when he was quizzed on Raheem Sterling's return date, suggesting the Arsenal forward could feature against Newcastle United