Striker Alexander Isak continued to maintain his impressive scoring form with a header into goalkeeper Andre Onana's net in the 4th minute, opening a 2-0 victory for Newcastle when visiting Old Trafford.
This was the 25-year-old striker's 8th goal in the last 7 matches for Newcastle. He had previously scored in the 3-0 win over Aston Villa and a hat-trick in the 4-0 win over Ipswich Town.
Isak also rose to 3rd place in the list of top scorers this season with 12 goals, behind only Erling Haaland (14 goals) and Mohamed Salah (17 goals).
In the Premier League alone, the Swedish striker has scored 50 goals (43 goals, 7 assists) after 69 appearances. He is also the third Newcastle player to reach this milestone after Andrew Cole in 1994 (43 matches) and Les Ferdinand in 1997 (58 matches).
Not only contributing a stable goal output, Isak is also highly appreciated for his ability to connect with teammates and operate independently in attack. Despite possessing a massive body, the 25-year-old striker has the ability to handle the ball skillfully and shoot well with both feet.
Former player Jamie Carragher rated Isak as the best striker in the Premier League at the moment. He commented: "He really stands out on the pitch. In addition to his ability to score goals, look at the way Isak touches the ball and creates influence. He looks very unlikely to shoot out and is always calm in front of the opponent's goal."
According to The Times, Newcastle confirmed that they have no intention of selling Isak and are willing to offer a huge price to prevent the interest of big teams. It is known that the price offered is around 180 million Euros, more than double the 70 million Euros that this team spent to get this player from Real Sociedad.
In the Premier League, two big teams are said to be looking to own the 25-year-old striker, Arsenal and Chelsea. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Real Madrid are considered potential destinations for Isak. However, the Swedish player still has a contract with Newcastle until 2028 and is ready to extend it at the end of the season.
