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Isak the hero when Newcastle won the league cup final

Newcastle took home a historic title – for the first time in 70 years. Much thanks to Alexander Isak.

Isak the hero when Newcastle won the league cup final

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Anthony Elanga never answered when national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson called him on the phone after the quarrel. Now the two have spoken and the Nottingham star is back in the national team.

Elanga back after the snub: "Good conversations"

Alexander Isak's Home Burgled: Thieves Nab Car and Jewelry Worth $80K

Last spring, national team star Alexander Isak was burgled at his home outside Newcastle. It has now emerged that the burglars got away with his car and jewelry worth around 900,000 kronor.

Alexander Isak's Home Burgled: Thieves Nab Car and Jewelry Worth $80K

FA Cup: Painful Sunday for Swedish Profiles

Goal scorer again, but also new concern about Alexander Isak's physical status. The national team striker was forced to leave the pitch at the end of regular match time when Brighton won the FA Cup match against Newcastle after extra time with 2–1.

FA Cup: Painful Sunday for Swedish Profiles

New Isak tribute: "Unique qualities"

Alexander Isak has a lighter groin injury and may miss the weekend's FA Cup match. In that case, Newcastle's game plan will change.

New Isak tribute: "Unique qualities"

Banned Slot celebrated in the stands – Isak injured

The Swedish national team star Alexander Isak is injured and that did not make things easier for Newcastle in the top clash with Liverpool. The Premier League leader won 2–0 and in Anfield's stands, the suspended Liverpool coach Arne Slot wildly celebrated.

Banned Slot celebrated in the stands – Isak injured

Isak seventh fastest to 50 goals

When Alexander Isak reached 50 Premier League goals, he did not only become Sweden's top scorer of all time in the English top league. Only six players in history have needed fewer matches to reach the milestone.

Isak seventh fastest to 50 goals

Isak makes history – two-goal scorer in two minutes

Alexander Isak's "goal drought" is over. Against Anthony Elanga's Nottingham Forest, the 25-year-old scored two goals in two minutes, and made history.

Isak makes history – two-goal scorer in two minutes

Top 3 Swedish Footballers in the Premier League

Sweden has produced many foreign professionals in football, including those who have played in England. However, it's never been as many strong Swedish players in the Premier League as there are now.

Top 3 Swedish Footballers in the Premier League

Marmoush stole the show – Ederson makes history

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.

Marmoush stole the show – Ederson makes history

Attack crisis in Arsenal: "Real problem"

After 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.

Attack crisis in Arsenal: "Real problem"

FA Cup: Tough Draw for Upset Club

Plymouth 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.

FA Cup: Tough Draw for Upset Club

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"