The pre-match talk was about Alexander Isak and Erling Braut Haaland. Which of the high-profile goal-scorers would have the last word – the Swede or the Norwegian? Then, new acquisition Omar Marmoush stepped forward and stole the show in the Premier League's top match.
FootballAfter the addition of Kai Havertz to the injury list, Arsenal is now almost without a striker for the weekend's match. The reason: the tough game schedule, if you believe coach Mikel Arteta. The schedule is incredibly demanding and for some players it's a real problem.
SportsPlymouth Argyle sensationally knocked out Liverpool from the FA Cup. The bottom team in the English second division couldn't have had a bigger stroke of luck in the draw. In the next round, Manchester City awaits on away ground.
SportsNewcastle rested the Swedish attacking star Alexander Isak in the FA Cup against League One club Birmingham – for almost the entire match. It looked like it would be costly, but in the 82nd minute, Joe Willock could decide for the Premier League club to 3–2.
FootballThere will be no Swedish duel in the league cup final. Instead, it will be the giants' battle, when Alexander Isak's Newcastle will take on Mohamed Salah's Liverpool. Tottenham lost their lead from the first meeting and fell to Liverpool with 4–0.
FootballWembley in March - that's where and when Alexander Isak is chasing his first title with Newcastle. The club is clear for the final in the League Cup after tonight's 2-0 win at home against Arsenal.
FootballIt has been close to a goal guarantee when Alexander Isak has played for his Newcastle in Premier League during the winter. But on Saturday, something unusual happened. The Swede left goalless, when Newcastle fell at home with 1–2 against Fulham.
FootballThe goal drought for Swedish national team star Alexander Isak in the Premier League stopped at just one match. Away against Southampton, the 25-year-old scored twice for his Newcastle and is approaching Fredrik Ljungberg's Swedish goal record.
FootballIt became a tough Saturday for Newcastle and Alexander Isak. The Swede left a league match goalless for the first time since November when Bournemouth won 4-1.
FootballAlexander Isak can't stop scoring goals. Against Wolverhampton, the Swede scored for the eighth match in a row – and made history. Isak scored two goals and provided an assist in the 3–0 win.
FootballLittle Tamworth took the FA Cup meeting with mighty Tottenham to extra time. In that, the Premier League club did what was required. Dejan Kulusevski scored one of the goals in the 3–0 victory. Manchester United have the chance to win the cup again. The champions knocked out Arsenal after penalties.
FootballNewcastle's Alexander Isak has been named the best player of the month in the Premier League in December. He is the fourth Swedish player to receive the award.
FootballAlexander Isak racks up goals for Newcastle and strikes fear into whichever defenders he faces. Teammate Anthony Gordon: He's probably the best in Europe right now, with the form he's in, said Gordon to BBC Radio 5 Live.
FootballScorching hot Alexander Isak seems to never cool down. In the league cup semi-final against Arsenal, the Swede struck again – and ensured Newcastle won 2–0.
FootballGoal again. For the seventh match in a row. I go into every match with the same mentality, to score goals, says Isak after becoming the match winner in the 2-1 victory in the Swedish meeting against Tottenham.
FootballAlexander Isak has scored seven goals in the last eight matches and is in the form of his life. Ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting with Dejan Kulusevski's Tottenham, we try to figure out: What makes the Newcastle striker so good?
FootballThe football year 2024 has been an eventful one. From the European Championship party in Germany, to boycotts of the Ballon d'Or gala and rape allegations against one of the world's top players. TT has summarized some of the year's biggest discussion topics.
FootballWorst start in almost 100 years. New manager Ruben Amorim acknowledges after his poor start in Manchester United: Right now we just have to survive.
SportsRed card for team captain Bruno Fernandes and a conceded goal on a curled corner. Manchester United's away game against bottom team Wolverhampton ended in a 0-2 loss and became a new disappointment in Premier League.
FootballIt's going well for the Swedes in Premier League. Both Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga scored again on "Boxing Day".
FootballAlexander Isak is certainly not idle during the holidays - quite the opposite. The Swede had a big show against Ipswich and scored a hat-trick in the 4-0 thrashing. It has been in the air for a while now, he says in Viaplay's broadcast.
FootballHe always fights and toils, but it was for his goal-scoring ability that he was recruited. Gabriel Jesus has been criticized this autumn. Now he silenced the doubters – with a hat-trick when Arsenal reached the semi-final in the English League Cup.
SportsCold and windy during the holidays? Then TV sports can be warming. Premier League, Junior World Championship in ice hockey and Tour de Ski are some of the goodies on the sports buffet.
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