This evening, Newcastle defeated Arsenal by a score of 2-0 at St. James’ Park, which was the location of the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
There was another early goal conceded by Arsenal, but Alexander Isak’s strike was disallowed for offside. Arsenal was already trailing 2-0 from the first leg of the match.
During the course of the game, the Gunners started to show signs of improvement, and Martin Odegaard had a good opportunity to score, but his shot ended up hitting the woodwork.
Isak’s shot hit the crossbar, and an immediate response from Newcastle was provided by Jacob Murphy, who was able to convert a rebound after the shot had been blocked.
When Leandro Trossard was on the verge of equalising the score, Martin Dúbravka made a remarkable save to prevent the Belgian from scoring.
Despite the fact that Arsenal continued to struggle against Newcastle’s low block, the situation became even more dire when Gabriel Martinelli was forced to leave the game due to an injury.
Despite the fact that Ethan Nwaneri was a lively replacement for Martinelli, Newcastle was leading 1-0 at the halftime break.
Raya was fortunate to avoid being punished for a poor mistake that occurred shortly after the break. Anthony Gordon fired wide with an open goal to aim at, and Raya was able to avoid being punished.
Nevertheless, Gordon capitalised on the situation when Raya made yet another costly error, thereby significantly increasing Newcastle’s lead.
Raheem Sterling and Mikel Merino were brought in to replace Odegaard and Trossard at Arsenal, but neither player was able to make a significant impact on the game.
Arsenal was unable to break down Newcastle’s defence despite having periods of possession. On the other hand, the Magpies appeared to be more confident in attack and appeared to be more solid at the back, which resulted in a victory that was well-deserved.
TRANSMISSION FROM ALAN SHEARER
In the semi-final stage of the League Cup, Arsenal supporters were eliminated from the competition after Newcastle United defeated them by a score of 4-0 on aggregate.
The Gunners faced a formidable challenge after the Magpies won the first leg of the match by a score of 2-0 thanks to the contributions of Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.
Following that, Arsenal was defeated by a pair of goals scored by Jacob Murphy and Gordon, resulting in a 2-0 victory on the night and a 4-0 victory overall for Eddie Howe’s team.
Although Alexander Isak did not score, he caused a great deal of trouble for the Gunners defence on multiple occasions. As a result, two of the best defenders in the country were unable to deal with him for long periods of time.
The goal that Isak scored in the fourth minute was disallowed because it was scored offside, but Murphy was able to finish off his shot that hit the post and give Newcastle their first goal.
During the game, when the two teams were competing against each other, the legendary Alan Shearer of Newcastle addressed the legendary Ian Wright of Arsenal with a scathing message.
It is suggested by Alan Shearer that Arsenal center-backs
Shearer took to X to make fun of Wright for how much Arsenal center-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes were struggling against Alexander Isak. Shearer pointed out that Wright was having a difficult time dealing with Isak.
“Hey, Ian Wright, talk to me about our boy Isak against your two centre backs!!!” said the man who is considered to be the Toon icon.Following the conclusion of the match, Shearer proceeded to provide a harsh evaluation of Arsenal, stating that the Gunners “couldn’t live” with the intensity that Newcastle displayed.
The legendary player from St. James’ Park also stated that the players from Newcastle were superior to the men from Arsenal in every position.
At Wembley Stadium, the championship match will be played between Newcastle and either Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool.
What Isak did in his match against Arsenal
When one considers the statistics that Isak accumulated during the game, it would appear that he did not have the best of nights. It is important to remember that he did not score and, technically speaking, he did not receive an assist.
The statistics, on the other hand, do not tell the whole story. Isak was in full swing as he persistently harassed the Gunners defence, to the point where they appeared to be terrified of him at times.
Isak might have been able to wear a brace on a different evening. On this particular evening, one of the goals was disallowed due to offside, and another attempt hit the post, despite the fact that it was Murphy who scored his first goal.
Isak is a player of the highest calibre in every sense of the word, and Newcastle should be proud of the fact that they have him as a member of their team and of the extent to which they have assisted him in furthering his development.
During the summer, however, the Magpies will need to be aware of the high level of interest that Isak is receiving from some of the most prestigious clubs in the world.
