Mikel Arteta confessed it was ‘clear’ the level of influence Alexander Isak had on Newcastle’s dominant Carabao Cup win over Arsenal. Protecting a two-goal lead from the first leg, Eddie Howe’s men went for the jugular at St James’ Park and put the Gunners to the sword ruthlessly.

Mikel Arteta saw his Arsenal team knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle but refused to get drawn into praising Alexander Isak, whilst admitting his impact was obvious

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta commented on the performance of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak following a 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park last night. The Gunners were trailing 2-0 after the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium and they had a huge challenge to overturn the deficit.