The Magpies have never previously won the competition and have had to wait since 1969 to celebrate any major trophy.
But in Isak they have the form striker in England right now and he rifled home the opener then helped tee up the second for Gordon.
Arsenal have a mountain to climb when the sides meet for the second leg on February 5.
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