Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães has hailed forward Alexander Isak as the "best striker around" after the Sweden international helped propel his team to the Carabao Cup final with a 4-0 aggregate win over Arsenal.

The Newcastle United striker did not score against Arsenal but revealed he is more concerned with bigger things than personal accolades

Newcastle are reportedly making contingency plans to replace Alexander Isak with Arsenal lurking over the in-form striker.

Arsenal fans react to William Saliba's display against Newcastle United as Alexander Isak inspired the Magpies to the League Cup final.

Alexander Isak is up there with Newcastle United royalty and could yet get past Alan Shearer at the top of the pile

Martin Dubravka will start as the goalkeeper for this contest. Trippier and Hall will be the two full-backs for the side. Schar and Burn will be the centre-back pairing for this game.

GET THE BEERS on ice because Tyneside is set for the mother of all parties next month. That is at least according to Newcastle legend Shay Given as he confidently declared: “This is the year!” The

Newcastle United supporters have been asked to bring their scarves and the atmosphere to St James’ Park against Arsenal on Wednesday night (8pm kick-off).

Chris Waddle has urged Newcastle United to resist any transfer interest in Alexander Isak this January window as he continues to remain one of the hottest properties in European football.