Alexander Isak has continued his red-hot form as he begins once more to show why he is in such high demand across the Premier League.
Facing Leicester City, Newcastle took a 1-0 lead into half time but struck twice in quick succession in the opening minutes of the second 45.
First Bruno Guimaraes found the net, then it was the turn of Isak, who was well placed to nod home from four yards out and seemingly secure all three points for his side.
It took him to 20 goals for 2024, a feat only two other Newcastle players have managed.
Only three players have scored 20+ Premier League goals in a single calendar year for Newcastle:
â—Ž Andrew Cole (1994)
â—Ž Alan Shearer (1999 & 2002)Â
◉ Alexander Isak (2024) 🆕Not bad company to be in. 👀 pic.twitter.com/T0jPrlmhVY
— Squawka (@Squawka) December 14, 2024
And much of that is thanks to his recent red-hot form.
Can he continue that into the second half of the season?
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