Eddie Howe has explained the criticism he received for his scorn towards Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday. When they were leading two goals early in สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ the second half and quickly replaced striker Alexander Isak. After the hour mark because the player was injured.

Isaac was in red-hot form, scoring one and providing one assist at the Emirates Stadium, his 14th in 15 games for the Magpies as they made it seven straight wins in all competitions. 

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However, the ‘Toon Army’ were puzzle as to why Howe had to take off Isak in the 65th minute. As if he was intentionally insulting the ‘Gunners’ who were useless. The answer from the English coach is that the 25-year-old player is injure. 

“We played very powerfully in the first half. I thought Isak played very well, he scored, but I would say the overall game he played put us in a good position,” Howe told Sky Sports. 

“He felt a little tingling in his hamstring at half-time, so he had to work on it in the second half – it had a huge impact on the team’s performance.” 

“That guy is very important. We can’t risk him getting seriously injure. I hope he’ll be okay.” 

“Joe Willock was substitute with a sore (65th minute) and Sven Botman. The second half had to be a bit more detailed.” 

“That’s why I made the change to stay strong in the game.” 

Newcastle ‘s chances of reaching the final are high because since the 1987-88 Carabao Cup semi -final first leg, there have been nine away teams with a two- goal advantage , with eight of those teams reaching the trophy at Wembley Stadium.