Newcastle stun Arsenal to close in on League Cup final

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Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Newcastle United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 7, 2025 Newcastle United's Alexander Isak shoots at goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Newcastle United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 7, 2025 Arsenal's Declan Rice in action with Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron and Newcastle United's Tino Livramento REUTERS/Ian Walton
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Newcastle United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 7, 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Newcastle United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 7, 2025 Newcastle United's Sven Botman in action with Arsenal's Kai Havertz REUTERS/Ian Walton

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LONDON : 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.

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 on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters

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