Alexander Isak with very simple message – I am very happy | OneFootball

Alexander Isak moved on to 19 Premier League goals, 23 in all competitions.

A superb run and movement, then cracking finish helped Newcastle recover to 1-1 before the break.

Then after Bruno had headed Newcastle in front, it was Alexander Isak with his latest very cool penalty to finish Sheffield United off, the Blades crumbling to a 5-1 loss.

The final whistle saw Alexander Isak now only one behind Cole Palmer and Erling Haaland in the Premier League top scorer race.

Alexander Isak with a very simple message after this latest victory and personal two goal display.

Alexander Isak speaking to Premier League Productions after Newcastle United’s 5-1 win over Sheffield United:

“I am very happy.

“It was important for us to stay in the race for Europe.

“We got off to quite a bad start and needed one goal against us to wake up.

“The reaction was very good.

“The manager gave us a wake-up call at half-time.

“Many of my penalties have been here at home. I tried to stay calm and focus on the moment. I was thinking I want a hat-trick. I haven’t had one [yet].

“Europe is still alive.

“We have to focus on ourselves and we will see how it goes.”

Stats via BBC Sport:

Newcastle United 5 Sheffield United 1 – Saturday 27 April 3pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Isak 26 61 pen, Bruno 54, OG 65, Wilson 72

Sheffield United:

Ahmedhodzic 5

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Sheff Utd 41% (42%) Newcastle 59% (58%)

Total shots were Sheff Utd 14 (10) Newcastle 20 (10)

Shots on target were Sheff Utd 5 (3) Newcastle 7 (2)

Corners were Sheff Utd 5 (4) Newcastle 4 (1)

Referee: Tony Harrington

Newcastle team v Crystal Palace:

Dubravka, Livramento, Schar (Krafth 46), Burn, Hall (A Murphy 82), Longstaff, Bruno, Anderson (Wilson 66), J Murphy (Barnes 66), Gordon (Ritchie 82), Isak

Unused subs:

Karius, Dummett, White, Parkinson

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Newcastle United matches now confirmed for rest of the season:

Saturday 4 May 2024 – Burnley v Newcastle (3pm)

Saturday 11 May 2024 – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)

Wednesday 15 May 2024 – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Sunday 19 May 2024 – Brentford v Newcastle (4pm)

(The final day of the season live TV matches will be selected closer to the day but all 10 PL games will be same time same day)

Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Tottenham v Newcastle (at MCG – Melbourne Cricket Ground)