But Isak provided a constant threat all evening and was more than deserving of his double, which when he latched onto a pinpoint pass from Bruno Guimaraes before cooly slotting ho

Newcastle took a massive step towards a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons with a hugely impressive semi-final first leg away win

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said the tie against Arsenal was "finely balanced" despite taking a giant step towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 win on Tuesday. Goals by Alexander Isak – his 50th for the club – and Anthony Gordon either side of half time in North London gave Newcastle a seventh successive win in all competitions and put

United are without midfield talisman Bruno Guimaraes and central defender Fabian Schar through suspension, with Sven Botman making a welcome return to the side against Spurs on Saturday. Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff are vying to replace Bruno.

Arsenal fans couldn't believe Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe subbed Alexander Isak off so early in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

Howe confirmed Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy are expected to be fine after being rested for Sunday's FA Cup win over Bromley, while Alexander Isak will train today for the first time since last week's win at Arsenal. However, Harvey Barnes is ruled out for "around a month" with a thigh injury.

The message from the boss was simple. "Calm, calm" was the shout to assistant Jason Tindall in the moments after the 2-0 win as the Magpies boss refused to get carried away with the reverse leg to come in early February.

Eddie Howe has admitted the club are set to let go of one of their "top class" attackers as Newcastle face PSR pressure.

LONDON – Newcastle United must make the most of their strong form when they take on Arsenal in the League Cup semi-finals, boss Eddie Howe said on Jan 6 as he urged his team not to be complacent.

Eddie Howe has revealed that Alexander Isak will miss Newcastle United ’s FA Cup clash against Bromley through injury. Isak is arguably one of the best strikers in the world right now, having recorded 19 goals and five assists in 28 appearances for club and country this season.

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar is set to return to the matchday squad against AFC Bournemouth this afternoon.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe believes "fatigue" played a huge role in his side's 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth at St James' Park in the .