Alexander Isak stars to cap a perfect week for Newcastle and Eddie Howe
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A hat-trick from Alexander Isak helped Newcastle United follow up a midweek Carabao Cup success with a 4-0 thrashing at Ipswich Town to give their supporters the perfect week before Christmas. Ex-Norwich attacker Jacob Murphy set up the opener and was a constant threat against the rivals of his old club as he grabbed Newcastle’s second before his back heel allowed Isak to complete a 54-minute treble, after he also struck at the end of the first half following more woeful Ipswich defending. open image in gallery Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his first hat-trick for Newcastle in a 4-0 win at Ipswich Jeers followed from Ipswich supporters’ when the offside flag was raised, but a two-and-a-half minute VAR check occurred and the goal was awarded with Murphy declared onside. Martin Dubravka raced out of his goal moments later to thwart Ipswich forward Sammie Szmodics before Isak curled straight at Arijanet Muric to provide a reminder of Newcastle’s threat.