Alexander Isak equals 23-year Newcastle record with Carabao Cup goal against Arsenal

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Published: 20:40, 7 Jan 2025Updated: 20:40, 7 Jan 2025

Alexander Isak has become the latest Newcastle player to achieve a unique feat against Arsenal.

Isak scored the opener in the 37th minute for Newcastle against the Gunners in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, live on talkSPORT, at the Emirates Stadium.

Isak's rich vein of form continued with a goal against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup

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Isak's rich vein of form continued with a goal against Arsenal in the Carabao CupCredit: Getty

The Sweden international has been in excellent form of late and now extended his overall goal tally for the season in all competitions to 15.

However, what's even more impressive is that the he has equalled a 23-year-long Newcastle record.

Isak scored their winner in the 1-0 Premier League victory against Arsenal on November 2.

The last Magpies player to score against the Gunners in two different games in one season was Laurent Robert in the 2001/02 campaign.

Robert netted his first in a 3-1 league win at Highbury and his second came in their FA Cup quarter-final 1-1 draw at St. James' Park.

Robert was the last Newcastle player to score two goals against Arsenal in a season

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Robert was the last Newcastle player to score two goals against Arsenal in a seasonCredit: Getty

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