Mikel Arteta confessed it was ‘clear’ the level of influence Alexander Isak had on Newcastle’s dominant Carabao Cup win over Arsenal. Protecting a two-goal lead from the first leg, Eddie Howe’s men went for the jugular at St James’ Park and put the Gunners to the sword ruthlessly.

Mikel Arteta saw his Arsenal team knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle but refused to get drawn into praising Alexander Isak, whilst admitting his impact was obvious

Alexander Isak is Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s perfect striker, according to David Ornstein, who has discussed the prospect of the Gunners landing the Newcastle United ace.