Newcastle United’s Aleksandar Isak equals Ameobi’s record in 2-0 win over Manchester United

Newcastle United and Sweden striker, Aleksandar Isak, has equalled the Premier League club goalscoring record of former Super Eagles striker, Shola Ameobi, Soccernet.ng reports.

The former Borussia Dortmund striker broke the deadlock at Old Trafford last night inside four minutes, finishing brilliantly from Lewis Hall's cross before Joelinton scored the game's second in the 19th minute.

The Brazilian midfielder headed home from Anthony Gordon's cross, beating Lisandro Martinez in the air, and leaving Andre Onana no chance. While Ruben Amorim's side grew into the game after their early mishap, The Magpies kept things tight at the back to seal their first win at the Theatre of Dreams since 2013.

Isak's goal against the Red Devils was his 12th in the Premier League this season, putting him third in the highest goal scorer rankings behind Erling Haaland (14) and Mohammed Salah (17). Additionally, the Swede striker leapt into 4th place on Newcastle's list of Premier League goal-scorers, equalling Ameobi and Andy Cole's record.

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Isak's goal last night was his 43rd in the Premier League, the same amount Ameobi scored. However, the former Real Sociedad striker scored those goals in 69 games while Ameobi scored the same amount in 295 games.

The 192cm tall forward is now just behind Peter Beardsley (47), Callum Wilson (47), and Premier League legend Alan Shearer (148) in Newcastle's all-time EPL goalscorers.

Ameobi started his professional career with Newcastle in 2000, and spent 14 years at St. James Park, spending a few months on loan at Stoke City. Across all competitions, the former Super Eagles striker scored 79 goals and provided 44 assists in 398 games for The Magpies.

Newcastle's win against Manchester United takes them to 5th on the English Premier League table, and within three points of Chelsea who occupy 4th position. The victory was also Eddie Howe's first away win at Old Trafford.