Manchester United, ManU v Newcastle United Premier League 30/12/2024. Alexander Isak 14 of Newcastle United and Harry Maguire 5 of Manchester United challenge for the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford, Manchester, England on 30 December 2024. Manchester Old Trafford Greater Manchester England Editorial use only DataCo restrictions apply See www.football-dataco.com , Copyright: xConorxMolloyx PSI-21159-0046. [Photo Credit/ Imago].
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.
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.
Football – Premier League – Newcastle United vs. AFC Sunderland Alfred N Diaye and John O Shea (AFC Sunderland) close down Shola Ameobi (Newcastle United) at St James Park. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUKxBRA; Fussball England Premier League 2012 2013 xns x1x 2013 quer
Image number 13382530 date 14 04 2013 Copyright imago Color Sports Football Premier League Newcastle United vs AFC Sunderland Alfred n Diaye and John o Shea AFC Sunderland Close Down Shola Ameobi Newcastle United AT St James Park Football England Premier League 2012 2013 xns x1x 2013 horizontal. [Photo Credit/ Imago].
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.
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