Alan Shearer delivers 'outstanding' 15-word post after Newcastle's United's remarkable Arsenal win

Newcastle did what many thought was near impossible - and put the cherry on top of what was a remarkable sequence of away fixtures with a win at Arsenal.

Having dispatched Manchester United, then Tottenham Hotspur, many wondered if a result at the Emirates in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final would be beyond them. But doubt Eddie Howe’s Newcastle at your peril, as they put in a defensive show for the ages in keeping out the Gunners, and netting two brilliant strikes on the break from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon, to take control of the tie.

The return leg takes place at St James’ Park on February 5, where both Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar will return for the Magpies.

And reacting to the result, club legend Alan Shearer expressed his delight on social media.

After the final whistle, Shearer posted on X, saying: “An OUTSTANDING first leg semi final performance from every single player from start to finish.”

After Gordon scored the team’s second, Shearer said: “Boooooommmmmmm Anthony Gordon.”

Analysing the opening 45, Shearer, who was vocal throughout, said: “A great first half from the Toon.”

And celebrating the opener, he said: “Isaaakkkkkk.”