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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

Goal and assist for Isak – draw against Liverpool

Goal scorer, playmaker, and in the lead twice – but Alexander Isak didn't get to be the match hero. The crazy meeting between Newcastle and Liverpool ended 3–3.

Goal and assist for Isak – draw against Liverpool

The message: Isak's injury not serious

Alexander Isak's injury at the weekend was not serious. Newcastle's Swedish star says he can be back as early as against Liverpool on Wednesday evening: That's the plan.

The message: Isak's injury not serious

"Saudis' investment increases – over 900 sponsorship agreements"

Saudi Arabia's billion-dollar investment in sports has increased significantly during the year. Over 900 sponsorship agreements are linked to the authoritarian state - just in 2024.

"Saudis' investment increases – over 900 sponsorship agreements"

Isak substituted early – new feared injury

The injury-plagued Alexander Isak was substituted out already after 20 minutes in Newcastle's match against Crystal Palace. .

Isak substituted early – new feared injury

Tough for Isak's Newcastle - lost to West Ham

Alexander Isak's streak stopped at goal in four straight matches for Newcastle. The popularity among the club's supporters cannot be mistaken.

Tough for Isak's Newcastle - lost to West Ham

Referee suspended after Isak-miss

The Polish video referees Pawel Malec and Daniel Stefański are suspended after the blunder at Strawberry arena on Tuesday. It was then that Alexander Isak had a goal incorrectly disallowed for offside in Sweden's big win over Azerbaijan, 6–0.

Referee suspended after Isak-miss

Uefa acknowledges: Isak was robbed of a goal

Alexander Isak became furious when he had a goal disallowed for offside in the Nations League match against Azerbaijan. Now, the European Football Association (Uefa) acknowledges the mistake.

Uefa acknowledges: Isak was robbed of a goal

"It's incredible - he's a goal machine"

"Goal machine" and "obsessed with winning" – Viktor Gyökeres was praised by his teammates after the goal show against Azerbaijan. Himself, he calmly states: Of course, you wanted to do one more, but now it became four and that was well approved anyway.

"It's incredible - he's a goal machine"

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"

Offensive, entertaining, and most importantly: The national team wins and the potential for improvement is significant, according to national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson. We have a lot to improve.

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"

It was not Alexander Isak's evening when Sweden defeated Azerbaijan 6–0. First, he got a goal disallowed due to an incorrect offside, then he missed a penalty.

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"

The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Alexander Isak had a goal disallowed and also missed a penalty. Did it make a difference? Not in a national team that includes Viktor Gyökeres and Dejan Kulusevski.

The Man with the Gesture Fixed the Swedish Goal Festival

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Jesper Karlström and Sebastian Nanasi play from the start. Otherwise, national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson offers a lot of changes against Azerbaijan in the Nations League finale.

Nanasi in the national team's starting eleven

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan

The group win and promotion to the B-division were secured by the national football team on Saturday. One task remains before the national team year is over: Azerbaijan at home at Strawberry arena tonight.

Match Guide: Sweden - Azerbaijan