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Newcastle decided late when Isak was benched

Newcastle 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.

Newcastle decided late when Isak was benched

No Swedish duel in the final – Liverpool turned it around

There 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.

No Swedish duel in the final – Liverpool turned it around

Isak and Newcastle reach the final – Arsenal shut out

Wembley 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.

Isak and Newcastle reach the final – Arsenal shut out

Isak goalless as Newcastle fell

It 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.

Isak goalless as Newcastle fell

Isak's "goal drought" is over – approaching goal record

The 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.

Isak's "goal drought" is over – approaching goal record

Isak's crazy goal streak broken when Newcastle fell

It 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.

Isak's crazy goal streak broken when Newcastle fell

Alexander Isak makes history: "I feel fantastic"

Alexander Isak can't stop scoring goals. Against Wolverhampton, the Swede scored for the eighth match in a row – and made history.

Alexander Isak makes history: "I feel fantastic"

Tamworth pressured Tottenham – Arsenal eliminated

Little Tamworth took the FA Cup meeting with mighty Tottenham to extra time. In that, the Premier League club did what was required.

Tamworth pressured Tottenham – Arsenal eliminated

Isak best in Premier League in December

Newcastle'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.

Isak best in Premier League in December

The teammate about Isak: "Best in Europe right now"

Alexander 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.

The teammate about Isak: "Best in Europe right now"

Isak struck again – sank Arsenal

Scorching 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.

Isak struck again – sank Arsenal

Isak's goal success: "Going in with the same mentality"

Goal again. For the seventh match in a row.

Isak's goal success: "Going in with the same mentality"

The Expert Explains Isak's Super Form

Alexander 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?.

The Expert Explains Isak's Super Form

Isak's goal fest – breaks Swedish record

Alexander Isak's incredible goal-scoring form continued in the meeting with Manchester United. His 1–0 goal for Newcastle means that he is the first Swede to score goals in six consecutive matches in the Premier League, reports [SVT Sport](https://www.

Isak's goal fest – breaks Swedish record

Biggest Events of the 2024 Football Year

The 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.

Biggest Events of the 2024 Football Year

The Giant Club's Crisis: "It's About Surviving"

Worst start in almost 100 years. New manager Ruben Amorim acknowledges after his poor start in Manchester United: Right now we just have to survive.

The Giant Club's Crisis: "It's About Surviving"

United's Nightmare - Red Card and Incurved Corner

Red 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.

United's Nightmare - Red Card and Incurved Corner

Swedish PL success – new goals from Isak and Elanga

It's going well for the Swedes in Premier League. Both Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga scored again on "Boxing Day".

Swedish PL success – new goals from Isak and Elanga

Newcastle United F.C. Alexander Isak's crazy show: Scored with a hat-trick

Alexander 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.

Newcastle United F.C. Alexander Isak's crazy show: Scored with a hat-trick

Jesus saved Arsenal - hat-trick in the second half

He always fights and toils, but it was for his goal-scoring ability that he was recruited. Gabriel Jesus has been criticized this autumn.

Jesus saved Arsenal - hat-trick in the second half

TV Sports Highlights for Christmas

Cold 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.

TV Sports Highlights for Christmas

The Golden Ball to Gyökeres: "Worked extremely hard"

Over the weekend, he shot himself onto an exclusive list. Now, Viktor Gyökeres has once again reached new heights in his career – the star is awarded the Golden Ball.

The Golden Ball to Gyökeres: "Worked extremely hard"

Robertson's misfortune as Liverpool dropped points

Missed marking on Fulham's 1-0 goal. Sent off shortly afterwards.

Robertson's misfortune as Liverpool dropped points

Goals and misses for Isak in Newcastle's defeat

Goal scorer and goal provider. Alexander Isak offered both parts when Newcastle lost away to Brentford, 2–4, in the Premier League.

Goals and misses for Isak in Newcastle's defeat