Alexander Isak fires Newcastle into top 4 of Premier League
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak’s scoring run is over. The Sweden international had scored in eight straight games before failing to find the net in Newcastle’s 4-1 loss to Bournemouth.
Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend. Everton and Tottenham meet in a battle of two desperate teams, while in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak can move closer to a Premier League record. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:
Arsenal on Wednesday came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 and reignite their English Premier League title challenge, while Alexander Isak fired Newcastle United into the top four. Elsewhere,
Alexander Isak's got a brace and Newcastle went fourth after a ninth-straight win across all competitions saw them beat Wolves at St. James' Park on Wednesday.
Alexander Isak scored for the eighth Premier League game in a row with a brace of goals as Newcastle United eased to a 3-0 home victory over struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park on Wednesday.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe praised the "composure and finishing" of Alexander Isak, who scored twice in a 3-0 win against Wolves that saw the Magpies in their ninth game in a row in the .
Performances are as important as results when scouting in FPL. Newcastle United have won six on the bounce, but they continue to pass the eye test too. Consistency was an issue for Eddie Howe’s men as they failed to win more than two games in a row until their recent run, but we’re now seeing a completely different side.
The January window has entered its final two weeks and the push for new signings is only strengthening. Arsenal are reportedly readying a bid for Benjamin Sesko after reigniting their interest, though RB Leipzig are demanding big bucks. Nico Williams, Dusan Vlahovic and Bryan Mbeumo have all also been linked.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland is again the favourite to repeat as Premier League Golden Boot winner, but who could look to steal that crown from him?
Arsenal have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, with Newcastle United reportedly increasing their asking price amid his immense recent form. The Sweden international has been on Arsenal’s radar for several years and his situation at St James’ Park is being monitored by the Gunners’ hierarchy as they look to sign a new centre forward.
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