Alexander Isak, Premier League
Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the Premier League's top four on Wednesday, scoring twice in a 3-0 cruise against Wolves as David Moyes endured a miserable return to the Everton dugout.Red-hot Isak found the net for the eighth league match in a row as the Magpies leapfrogged faltering Chelsea into fourth spot in the table.
Arsenal came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 and reignite their Premier League title challenge on Wednesday as Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the top four. "I feel amazing," said Isak, who has Jamie Vardy's record of scoring in 11 straight Premier League games in his sights.
Alexander Isak's got a brace and Newcastle went fourth after a ninth-straight win across all competitions saw them beat Wolves at St. James' Park on Wednesday.
Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend. Everton and Tottenham meet in a battle of two desperate teams, while in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak can move closer to a Premier League record. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:
Arsenal on Wednesday came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 and reignite their English Premier League title challenge, while Alexander Isak fired Newcastle United into the top four. Elsewhere,
Arsenal win NLD, Newcastle secure top-four spot, Leicester's troubles grow in Premier League's intense action.
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Theo Walcott discuss which strikers Arsenal should target this January transfer window to end their woes in front of goal, including Newcastle United's Alexander Isak,
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe praised the "composure and finishing" of Alexander Isak, who scored twice in a 3-0 win against Wolves that saw the Magpies in their ninth game in a row in the Premier League.
Performances are as important as results when scouting in FPL. Newcastle United have won six on the bounce, but they continue to pass the eye test too. Consistency was an issue for Eddie Howe’s men as they failed to win more than two games in a row until their recent run, but we’re now seeing a completely different side.
Plus: Miles Lewis-Skelly shows shades of Ashley Cole during Arsenals north London derby victory over Tottenham; Alexander Isak and Newcastle are showing no signs of slowing down at the moment but Wolves defence,
THE January transfer window is rolling on at full speed – and some huge moves are still in the pipeline. Arsenal have been heavily linked with RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as Mikel