Eddie Howe has made nine changes to Newcastle United for the second successive game with Sven Botman, Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy all back.
The stats say it all. Not only is Isak United's top goalscorer, with his double against Wolves taking him to 17 for the season in all competitions, but he is also third on the club's Premier League assist record for the season, with his five contributions coming behind just Jacob Murphy (7) and Bruno Guimaraes (6).
Alexander Isak, Sven Botman, Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock were all rested for the FA Cup third round clash at St James’ Park. Isak and Botman missed training ahead of the match after suffering with muscle issues in the 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final win at Arsenal.
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Alexander Isak scored for the eighth Premier League game in a row with a brace of goals as Newcastle United eased to a 3-0 home victory over struggling Wolves at St James' Park on.
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.
Alexander Isak (25) bagged a brace as Newcastle United claimed a sixth successive Premier League (PL) victory for the first time since 2022, defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 at St. James’ Park.