The conclusion from Newcastle United’s trouncing of Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final was that Eddie Howe has better attackers at his disposal than Mikel Arteta. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes will have nightmares about Alexander Isak for months after being tormented by the Swede in both games.

Mikel Arteta has described Kai Havertz as a genetic "powerhouse" and backed the Germany international to compensate for Arsenal's failure to sign a forward in January.

Havertz, 25, has faced criticism this season and missed an open goal in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City on Sunday.

It is almost impossible not to get hung up on the performance of Alexander Isak when considering the vast chasm between Newcastle’s ability to finish their chances across the two legs of the Carabao Cup semi-final compared to Arsenal.

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.

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