"Newcastle" defeated London's "Arsenal" 2-0 in the first semi-final match of the English League Cup.
"Report reports that the match was held in London.
Alexander Isak (38th minute) and Anthony Gordon (51st minute) scored for "Newcastle". "Newcastle"'s Swedish striker Isak scored his seventh goal in the last five matches. In total, the striker has scored 22 times in 15 matches this season.
"Newcastle" has won its seventh consecutive match. In the previous match of the English League Cup, "Newcastle" reached the 1/4 finals, where they lost to the future finalist of the tournament, London's "Chelsea" (1:1, 2:4 on penalties).
The return match between the teams will be held on February 5. The game will take place at "Newcastle"'s stadium. In the other semi-final match, London's "Tottenham" and "Liverpool" will play. The first match between the teams is scheduled for January 8, and the return match is scheduled for February 6.