Alexander Isak’s ruthless nature punishes Arsenal and reveals where Mikel Arteta’s side must improve - Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Eddie Howe’s men take the advantage into the Carabao Cup semi-final second
Mikel Arteta has praised Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak for his performance in Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates.
Arsenal are in the market for a striker in the January transfer window after it was confirmed frontman Gabriel Jesus is likely to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Arsenal are now exploring alternative striker targets, having decided to shelve their pursuit of Alexander Isak after Newcastle slapped a hefty price on the Swedish star
Latest Newcastle United news and gossip as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has spoken about Alexander Isak ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final
Sign Dusan Vlahovic this month and you’ll win the title. Arteta is desperate for a striker in the January transfer window following
Ruben Amorim has been urged to use a Manchester United player in a deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Old Trafford legend Gary Pallister insists Amorim would benefit from the addition of a proven goalscorer, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee flattering to deceive.
Newcastle's two star forwards were on the scoresheet as they secured a commanding first-leg advantage over Arsenal
As his own side flopped in front of goal, Alexander Isak's efficient performance made Mikel Arteta jealous of what 'real quality' in front of goal can do for a team.
Alexander Isaks match-winning display for Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium showed what Mikel Arteta lacks; Gunners have also been linked with Wolves striker Matheus Cunha and Brentfords Bryan Mbeumo
Arteta regularly eulogises over Anfield and St James’ Park, the ‘jungles’ and ‘washing machine’-like atmospheres he revels in. He has spoken of wanting to write the first chapters of defining nights at the Emirates, but the fever that had been building the past two years has faded this season and Tuesday saw some fans leave early.