January 25, (THEWILL) – Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak made English Premier League history on Saturday, scoring twice in a comprehensive 3-1 away victory against Southampton, propelling his team back into the top four positions.
The remarkable consistency of the Swedish international has now made him the first Newcastle player to score in five consecutive EPL away matches, with his brace proving decisive at St Mary’s Stadium.
Isak initially equalised from the penalty spot after Jan Bednarek’s early header, before putting his team ahead on the half-hour mark with a clinical finish past goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
Midway through the second half, Sandro Tonali extended Newcastle’s lead following a brilliant build-up involving Isak and Anthony Gordon, effectively sealing the match for Eddie Howe’s side.
The match hinged on a critical VAR intervention in the first half, where referee Samuel Barrott recommended a review after Joe Aribo’s challenge on Isak.
The subsequent penalty decision proved pivotal in Newcastle’s momentum, allowing the visitors to wrestle control from their struggling opponents.
This victory significantly bolstered Newcastle’s European qualification aspirations, lifting them to fourth place and one point clear of Chelsea.
Southampton, meanwhile, remain rooted in the relegation zone, 10 points adrift of safety and facing an increasingly difficult battle to maintain their top-flight status.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
