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Alexandar Isak celebrates after scoring against Arsenal during the League Cup semis first leg at Emirates Stadium. [AFP]

Newcastle took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semi-final, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.

The Magpies have never previously won the competition and have had to wait since 1969 to celebrate any major trophy.

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