Gary Neville claims Alexander Isak has Gabriel and William Saliba 'on TOAST' in Carabao Cup semi-final - after Newcastle extend lead against Arsenal
Gary Neville claims Alexander Isak has Gabriel and William Saliba 'on TOAST' in Carabao Cup semi-final - after Newcastle extend lead against Arsenal
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Gary Neville heaped praise on Alexander Isak during Newcastle's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal. The Magpies headed into the game with a 2-0 lead from last month's first leg at the Emirates thanks to goals from Isak and Anthony Gordon. During the first half at St James' Park on Wednesday, Isak picked up where he left off as he tormented Arsenal's defensive pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel.
The Swede - who has 19 goals in 26 games this season - thought he had extended Newcastle's lead in the tie when he netted with a superb finish just minutes into the clash, but he was adjudged to be offside following a lengthy VAR check. Isak was at it again just minutes later when he broke through on goal before his curling left-footed effort clipped the post, but Jacob Murphy was there to fire home to give Eddie Howe's side the lead on the night.
And, following the goal, Neville was quick to sing the praises of the Newcastle striker. Gary Neville praised Alexander Isak during Newcastle's Carabao Cup clash against Arsenal. 'It’s all about Isak,' he said on commentary. 'He is messing the Arsenal centre backs about. 'Look at him against Saliba, he thinks he has got in front and he pops it round the corner. 'What a strike it is, and a piece of good fortune because the pass isn’t into him and it then falls to Murphy. But he has Gabriel and Saliba on toast.'.
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