On Tuesday, January 7, London Arsenal hosted Newcastle in the first semi-final match of the English League Cup.

The Magpies managed to secure a comfortable lead heading into the return leg with a 2-0 away win..

Newcastle took the lead in the 37th minute through Alexander Isak. After a throw into the penalty area from the goalkeeper and a discount, the ball ended up with Jacob Murphy, who extended it to the Swedish striker, who fired into the goal from close range. The guests managed to double their advantage at the beginning of the second half. David Raya coped with Isak's shot, but Anthony Gordon was first to finish.

Source: Getty Images Ukrainian Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko came off the bench in the 78th minute and almost immediately earned a yellow card.

The second leg of the League Cup semi-final will take place at Newcastle on 5 February.

The other finalist of the cup tournament will be determined between Tottenham and Liverpool in matches that will be played on January 8 and February 6.

Arsenal - Newcastle 0:2 Goals: Isak 37, Gordon 51 Expected goals (xG): 3. 09 - 1. 22.

Ball possession: 69% - 31%.

Shots: 23 - 7.

Shots on target: 3 - 4.

Corners: 11 - 1.

Fouls: 6 - 12 Arsenal: Raya - Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly (Zinchenko 78) - Odegaard, Partey (Jorginho 59), Rice - Trossard (Jesus 59), Havertz, Martinelli.

Newcastle: Dubravka - Livramento, Botman, Byrne, Hall - Willock (Kelly 65), Tonali, Joelinton - J. Murphy (Longstaff 65), Isaac (Barnes 65), Gordon.

Bookings: Zinchenko - Joelinton, Gordon.