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.

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.

With their involvement in the Premier League title race considered a longshot, Arsenal hope to capitalise on other opportunities for silverware as they host Newcastle in the first leg of their EFL Cup semifinal matchup.

In-stadium VAR announcements by referees will be trialed in English soccer for the first time when Arsenal hosts Newcastle in the semifinals of the English League Cup.

Arsenal host Newcastle United in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals at the Emirates Stadium.

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.

Newcastle United stunned a poor Arsenal with a 2-0 win at the Emirates this evening. Here are our player ratings: David Raya – 6.5 Handled his distribution well and wasn’t at fault for either of the goals.

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