Alexander Isak is arguably the most-talked about striker in world football right now. More than Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane.

Newcastle's Alexander Isak has long been heralded as the sort of striker Arsenal need. At Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, he showed the Gunners exactly what they were missing.

Jurrien Timber believes Arsenal ’s FA Cup clash with Manchester United this weekend is a “beautiful match to bounce back” after the Gunners suffered a painful defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

Newcastle United won 2-0 at Arsenal in the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals on Tuesday, pulling off a major upset that gives the Magpies a sizable advantage before next month's second leg. Arsenal dominated the match in terms of shots and possession but were trailing by the 37th minute when Alexander Isak gave Newcastle the lead.

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.

Arsenal have work to do at St James' Park on 5 February if they are to turn around a two-goal deficit to progress to the Carabao Cup final. In the first leg on Tuesday, Newcastle consistently frustrated the home side,