Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak received a warm reception from Arsenal supporters on his arrival at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Newcastle United's 2025 trophy dreams are very much alive as they head into the new year with big interest in both domestic cup competitions. League Two Bromley await in the FA Cup this weekend, but tonight it's all about the Carabao Cup and the two-legged semi-final with Arsenal.

Arsenal have been credited with a strong interest in Alexander Isak in recent months and Mikel Arteta’s men will undoubtedly have done their homework on the Swede in the build-up to tonight’s meeting at the Emirates. According to Wright, there is a strong case to be made for Isak being the finest centre-forward in European football on current form.

Alexander Isak will spearhead Newcastles attempt to reach the Carabao Cup final - they face an Arsenal team who he has been strongly linked with over the years; Watch Arsenal vs Newcastle in the semi-final first leg live on Sky Sports from 7pm on Tuesday;

Newcastle legend Chris Waddle has praised Alexander Isak and believes the Arsenal transfer target has all the hallmarks of being the ‘ideal’ Premier League centre forward. The Sweden international has been in superb recent form,