Newcastle Defeats Arsenal 2-0 in League Cup

Newcastle United edged closer to their 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, marking his 50th goal for Newcastle, opened the scoring in the 37th minute, followed by Anthony Gordon's rebound goal shortly after halftime. Despite Arsenal's attempts to level the match, including a shot against the woodwork from Gabriel Martinelli, they were unable to convert their chances. This win marks Newcastle's first victory at the Emirates Stadium since 2010 and puts them in a strong position for the second leg at home on February 5. With this result, Newcastle has now secured seven consecutive wins across all competitions, bolstered by Isak's impressive form. The victory highlights Newcastle's pursuit of major silverware and their ambition to return to the Champions League next season.