Arsenal mocked over 'Alexander Isak loan' as Newcastle striker scores twice in two minutes against Nottingham Forest - 24 hours after blunt Gunners blanked in West Ham loss

A day after a toothless Arsenal side went down 1-0 against West Ham at home, their long-term target Alexander Isak scored two goals in two minutes to virtually seal three points for Newcastle United against Nottingham Forest. Callum Hudson-Odoi handed Forest an early lead but Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy's strikes put the Magpies in front. Isak then scored a brace in a gap of two minutes to hand his team an unassailable three-goal lead.

As Isak exhibited his brilliance, the Gunners were brutally mocked on social media.

On X, Mark Douglas wrote: "Isak scores (just)! Not his best penalty but does enough. #nufc turned this round superbly. The 49th goal of his loan spell from Arsenal."

An X handle named Matt wrote: "Isak would take us to another level if we could persuade Arsenal to sell to a rival."

Maria wrote on X: "Why the hell didnt arsenal go for Isak in the summer I feel so sick !!!!"

A handle named Jason claimed Arsenal could have benefited from having the Swedish striker in their team against the Hammers as he wrote: "Arsenal could have done with Isak yesterday."

A handle named Gomotsang wrote: "Isn’t Isak playing for the wrong team I thought his an Arsenal player."

The North London side were closely linked with a move for Isak in the January transfer window, however, they reportedly could not submit a bid for the player due to his massive £115 million ($141m) price tag. Arsenal continue to remain interested in signing the forward - whom Mikel Arteta admires - and are likely to come up with new offers in the summer window.

Eddie Howe's side, who now climb up to the fifth position after their 4-3 win over Forest, will next face Liverpool on Wednesday in the Premier League.