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Sharp elbows are needed from time to time to get ahead in professional football's tough environment. But it's about using them correctly. Nicolas Jackson's right in the face of Sven Botman was not one of those - and he simultaneously put his Chelsea in trouble in the battle for Champions League spots.
FootballAlexander Isak's Newcastle faced Victor Nilsson Lindelöf's Manchester United. Then the former won the match – overwhelmingly. Newcastle won 4–1 – despite Isak leaving goalless.
FootballNewcastle United's League Cup victory was the club's first domestic title in 70 years. It must be thoroughly celebrated. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to line the streets during Saturday's victory parade. We will ride around in an open-top bus. It will be fun to see what the atmosphere is like, says Alexander Isak.
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 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.
FootballGoals in five consecutive matches at the start of the season – but in the sixth, Erling Braut Haaland came up empty. Manchester City's Norwegian attacking star left the 1-1 meeting with Newcastle in the Premier League goalless. Moreover, they lost the league lead to Liverpool – after a decisive penalty kick.
FootballAlexander Isak has scored his first Premier League goal of the season. The Newcastle striker decided the Swedish encounter against Tottenham with his late 2-1 goal. It was important, says Isak.
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