New footage leaves fans convinced Isak’s opener for Newcastle in Arsenal clash should have been ruled out
STUNNED fans reckon a new angle shows Alexander Isak’s Carabao Cup semi-final opener in a 2-0 win at Arsenal should have been ruled out.
The Newcastle striker was spotted appearing to shove Martin Odegaard in the back before slotting home to cap a sweet move.
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Anthony Gordon then gobbled up a rebound to double the advantage soon after the break and leave the Toon well set for the second leg.
In contrast, the Gunners struggled up front in the absence of an Isak-like predator of their own.
However, supporters wondered if the Swede’s key moment for the visitors should have been disallowed.
One fan called Isak’s action “obviously a foul”.
Another blasted: “Premier League referees are the worst in Europe man!”
Isak has now netted five games in a row for the Magpies, hitting seven goals.
And over the past nine matches he’s scored 10 times, as well as supplying two assists.
No wonder Arsenal legend Paul Merson has urged his old club to “break the bank” for the £150million goal-getter.
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But Isak’s Emirates strike sparked controversy, with many viewers claiming he was lucky to get away with what seemed to be a two-handed push.
Gunners’ playmaker Odegaard tumbled forward, giving Isak even more room to run on for a clean, low, left-footed finish.
However, some fans believe Mikel Arteta‘s men were simply undone by the type of tactics they themselves use at set-pieces.
One posted: “Arsenal do this over every attacking free kick to push a defender backwards making all their players onside: nothing wrong with that clever play Isak does it to create a yard of space.”
Another suggested that Gunners’ defenders’ “Saliba and Gabriel do this every corner”.
Meanwhile, Gordon insisted Isak is the best forward in Europe on current form.
The England winger told ITV: “I think so. I think everyone is in agreement with that. He’s on fire.”
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