Alexander Isak's key role in Newcastle's victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg has drawn praise from Mikel Arteta, despite the Gunners' loss.
Mikel Arteta praised Alexander Isak 's ability to make a difference for Newcastle after Arsenal 's Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg loss at the Emirates Stadium. Isak scored Newcastle's opening goal and was involved in the second, scored by Anthony Gordon, putting the Magpies in a strong position to advance to the final. While Isak showed clinical finishing, taking his goal tally to 15 for the season, Arsenal failed to score despite having 23 shots with 3.09 expected goals.
Arteta acknowledged Isak's impact, stating, 'That's what you have when you have the real quality up front. They can make a difference. They are very clinical.' These comments are likely to fuel speculation about Arsenal's interest in signing Isak, although Newcastle are expected to resist any offers
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