The debate about whether Arsenal need an elite striker to get over the line and win a trophy has started again. The Gunners have finished second in the Premier League for the past two seasons and have not won a trophy since lifting the FA Cup in 2020.

Arteta regularly eulogises over Anfield and St James’ Park, the ‘jungles’ and ‘washing machine’-like atmospheres he revels in. He has spoken of wanting to write the first chapters of defining nights at the Emirates, but the fever that had been building the past two years has faded this season and Tuesday saw some fans leave early.

Alexander Isak continued his red-hot form during Newcastle United’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. The Sweden international scored for the fifth consecutive game as Eddie Howe’s side secured a vital win in the first-leg of the semi-final tie.

Newcastle's two star forwards were on the scoresheet as they secured a commanding first-leg advantage over Arsenal

Alexander Isak gave Newcastle the lead in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Arsenal with this clinical finish.