Following the Magpies’ latest win in the League Cup last night, as they defeated Arsenal at the Emirates. Putting one foot in the final in what was a massive victory for Newcastle. However, this is not a one-off game for Eddie Howe’s side,

Arsenal face a mountain to climb to reach the Carabao Cup final after being beaten 2-0 by Newcastle at the Emirates. The visitors turned in a superb display, resolute in their defending and then a real threat when the chance to came to attack as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon put them in control of the tie.

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.Howe replaced Isak and Gordon as Newcastle were happy to just to protect their lead in a 5-5-0 formation for the final 20 minutes.

Newcastle United as measured up against any other Premier League team. How do we gauge it? Which Premier League team is outperforming a rival? For Newcastle United and the rest, it surely comes down to what it always does.