Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Match report & talking points as Gunners suffer bruising Carabao Cup defeat.

• Arsenal fell to disappointing 2-0 defeat in Carabao Cup semi-final first leg
• Newcastle triumphed thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon
• Mikel Arteta’s side travel to Tyneside for second leg in February

Newcastle secured an impressive and deserved 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their. Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday evening at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal spurned several promising chances in the opening half-hour and were punished for their profligacy by Alexander Isak. The Newcastle striker scored his 15th goal of the season seven minutes from the break, firing past David Raya with aplomb following a free kick.

Anthony Gordon doubled Newcastle’s advantage shortly after half-time and the Magpies were able to hold firm under increasing Arsenal pressure. Ensuring they take a commanding lead back to St James’ Park for the second leg in early February.

How the game unfolded

Newcastle made an energetic start in the capital. But it was the home side who boasted the stronger opportunities early in proceedings. A series of ทางเข้า ufabet impressive blocks from lunging black. White shirts was followed by Jurrien Timber heading over the crossbar from four yards out with the goal gaping.

It took until just before the half-hour mark for Arsenal to fully flex. Their attacking muscles with a slick move that almost resulted in the opening goal. Two fizzed passes bypassed the Newcastle press and set Gabriel Martinelli racing towards Martin Dubravka’s goal. But the Brazilian’s venomous effort crashed against the post.

Just as momentum shifted in Arsenal’s favour, Newcastle struck. Sven Botman claimed the initial flick-on from a free kick and found Jacob Murphy. Who cushioned the ball into the path of the in-form Isak. The towering Swede made no mistake from close range. Rattling off the underside of the crossbar to give the Magpies the lead.