Newcastle United have taken control of the EFL Cup semi-final fixture against Arsenal as high-flying Alexander Isak inspired a 2-0 victory in the first-leg at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal put pressure on the visiting Newcastle but failed to convert their chances from set-pieces.

Alexander Isak scored his 50th goal for Newcastle United as Eddie Howe's side took a huge step towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday. Isak struck shortly before halftime in the first leg of the semi-final at a chilly Emirates Stadium and then had a big role in Newcastle's second scored by Anthony Gordon after the break.

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 Tuesday. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon at the Emirates Stadium put Newcastle within reach of the final at Wembley Stadium in March.