He is not Newton, but Premier League is under his law
Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 31.12.24. | 13:55
Last night against Man United, Alexander Isak, Newcastle's Swede of Eritrean descent, netted in his sixth consecutive game, proving that he is one of the best European forwards at the moment
Ever since he impressed Europe wearing Real Sociedad's jersey, Alexander Isak was meant for great things. After all, 44 goals in 132 appearances for the La Liga side was not bad, but considering his potential, everyone expected the next step. Well, it seems the moment has come.
The Swede of Eritrean descent is currently joint-third Premier League top scorer with 12 goals, but based on his recent form, he could even claim the Premier League Golden Boot. Namely, Newcastle's last night's victory over Man United was the sixth consecutive game in which Isak netted at least once.
December to remember for Alexander Isak. 🔥
— Premier League USA (@PLinUSA) December 30, 2024
- 8 goals
- 2 assists pic.twitter.com/IMfioZIdTF
In addition, in six December matches in England's top flight, the 25-year-old found the net as many as eight times, noting his first PL hat-trick against Ipswich ten days ago. The Magpies fans already consider him their best forward since the legendary Alan Shearer and the numbers support their thesis.
Only two players have scored 25+ Premier League goals for Newcastle in a calendar year:
— Squawka (@Squawka) December 30, 2024
â—Ž 27 - Alan Shearer (2002)
â—‰ 25 - Alexander Isak (2024)
The Swede scores in 6th Premier League game in a row. âš½ pic.twitter.com/nDERLJPbPY
Namely, Isak has become only the second Newcastle player to score 25+ PL goals in a calendar year alongside the Englishman mentioned above. Hence, it's no wonder numerous clubs have inquired about Isak, of which the most concrete were Arsenal, though the Magpies demand as much as €150 million, which guarantees the exciting transfer windows to come.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 19
Sunday
Leicester - Man.City 0-2 (0-1)
/Savinho 21, Haaland 74/
Crystal Palace - Southampton 2-1 (1-1)
/Chalobah 31, Eze 52 - Dibling 15/
Everton - Nott.Forest 0-2 (0-1)
/Wood 15, Gibbs-White 61/
Fulham - Bournemouth 2-2 (1-0)
/Jimenez 40, Wilson 72 - Evanilson 51, Outtara 89/
Tottenham - Wolverhampton 2-2 (2-1)
/Bentancur 12, Johnson 45+3 - Hwang 7, Larsen 87/
West Ham - Liverpool 0-5 (0-3)
/Diaz 30, Gakpo 40, Salah 44, Alexander-Arnold 54, Jota 84/
Monday
Aston Villa - Brighton 2-2 (1-1)
/Watkins 36 pen, Rogers 47 - Adingra 12, Lamptey 81/
Ipswich - Chelsea 2-0 (1-0)
/Delap 12 pen, Hutchinson 53/
Man Utd - Newcastle 0-2 (0-2)
/Isak 4, Joelinton 19/
Wednesday
20.30: (7.00) Brentford (4.50) Arsenal (1.45)
***odds are subject to change***
