It had seemed like Mikel Arteta’s men would have the chance to close the gap on Liverpool at the Premier League summit with the Reds struggling to find a way past a resolute Brentford. But a quickfire brace from substitute Darwin Nunez piled the pressure back on the Gunners, who let a two-goal lead slip against Aston Villa to fall further behind their title rivals.
Alexander Isak may be at the top of Arsenal’s wishlist, but the sought-after Sweden international is happy at Newcastle.
Isak had been in red-hot form prior to Saturday’s shock 4-1 loss against Bournemouth. And while he blanked against the Cherries, his deadly finishing has generated interest from The Emirates.
With Arsenal seemingly in desperate need of a striker, moving for Isak is a move which has been called for. But not only would Newcastle demand a premium price for their talisman, the player himself has reiterated how happy he is at St James’ Park.
He told TNT Sports on Saturday: “Everywhere you go in this city, everyone is loving Newcastle, which is special. It is the best feeling I have had in my career. Scoring goals in front of these fans, it is special.”
