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

Head coach Mikel Arteta declined to comment directly on Alexander Isak’s performance but admitted it was "clear" how influential he was in Newcastle’s win over his team.