Arsenal are desperate to sign a top-class striker in the January transfer window, but their chances of landing Alexander Isak from Newcastle are looking increasingly remote

Isak’s latest contribution, a deflected 34th-minute strike and a cool finish after being picked out by Bruno Guimaraes 12 minutes after the break, laid the foundation for victory over Wolves before he set up Anthony Gordon to cement the win 24 hours after Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Manchester City all dropped points.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak is expected to be fit for Newcastle United’s home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night. Isak, who has scored in seven consecutive Premier League games for Newcastle,

Arsenal are in the market for a striker in the January transfer window after it was confirmed frontman Gabriel Jesus is likely to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Alexander Isak with a simple message to those Arsenal fans, declaring ‘It is part of the game, we all play on the edge. It was nothing.’ Alexander Isak loving the fact that Newcastle United have now made it seven wins in a row, reflecting on Tuesday night’s win at the Emirates:

Newcastle United supporters watched with glee as the Swede netted for the eight consecutive top-flight fixture in a row. His brace helped the Magpies down Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 at St James’ Park.

But Isak provided a constant threat all evening and was more than deserving of his double, which when he latched onto a pinpoint pass from Bruno Guimaraes before cooly slotting ho