Arsenal's interest in Isak continues and although there is scope to call them a 'bigger club' than Newcastle, I don't like to use that term as to me the Magpies are just as big. If Isak didn't settle then would he still be performing the same as he is now?

Arsenal face a mountain to climb to reach the Carabao Cup final after being beaten 2-0 by Newcastle at the Emirates. The visitors turned in a superb display, resolute in their defending and then a real threat when the chance to came to attack as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon put them in control of the tie.

Newcastle took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semi-final, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.Howe replaced Isak and Gordon as Newcastle were happy to just to protect their lead in a 5-5-0 formation for the final 20 minutes.

Following the Magpies’ latest win in the League Cup last night, as they defeated Arsenal at the Emirates. Putting one foot in the final in what was a massive victory for Newcastle. However, this is not a one-off game for Eddie Howe’s side,

Newcastle United as measured up against any other Premier League team. How do we gauge it? Which Premier League team is outperforming a rival? For Newcastle United and the rest, it surely comes down to what it always does.