Newcastle moved a step closer to a first major domestic trophy since 1955 with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of the English League Cup semifinals.

Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle United felt like more than just a stumble — it exposed a recurring problem at the Emirates. The lack of clinical finishing was glaring, and in

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

All level at 0-0 after Gabriel Martinelli failed to convert a guilt-edged opportunity minutes earlier, Isak popped up in the box to convert from close range to put the Magpies out

Allowed Isak the chance to shoot which led to the Gordon goal in the second half. That was his only fault in the game really with his distribution strong as

The Magpies ran out 2-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium, with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon finding the net either side of half-time. Arsenal had plenty of chances to get back into the tie, though,

Wasteful Arsenal were given a lesson in finishing by in-form Newcastle as Eddie Howe's side took a commanding on the Carabao Cup semi-final with a ?? win at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners created several excellent chances throughout a hugely frustrating evening for the side,

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