STUNNED fans reckon a new angle shows Alexander Isak’s Carabao Cup 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 gobbled up a rebound to double the Toon’s semi-final first leg advantage soon after the break.
In contrast, the Gunners struggled up front in the absence of an Isak-like predator of their own.
But supporters wondered if the Swede’s key moment for the visitors should have been disallowed.
One fan called Isak’s physical exchange “obviously a foul”.
And another blasted: “Premier League referees are the worst in Europe man!”
Isak has now netted five games in a row for the Magpies – with seven goals.
And over the past nine matches he’s scored 10 times and well as supplying two assists.
Now wonder Arsenal legend Paul Merson has urged his old club to “break the bank” for the £150million goal-getter.
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But his Emirates strike sparked controversy, with many viewers claiming he was lucky to get away with what appeared to be a two-handed push.
Gunners’ playmaker Odegaard tumbled forward, giving Isak even more room for a clean low finish on his left foot.
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However, some fans believe Mkel Artetas’s men were undone by the type of tactics they 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, Gorodn insisted Isak IS the best forwar din Europe on current form.
The England winger told ITV: “I think so. I think everyone is in agreement with that. He’s on fire.”
