One step away from the record. Alexander Isak matched Freddie Ljungberg's goal tally in the Premier League

Football news 25 jan 2025, 10:54
Alex Olise Alex Olise Dailysports's expert
One step away from the record. Alexander Isak matched Freddie Ljungberg's goal tally in the Premier League Photo: x.com/premierleague

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is on the verge of an impressive goal-scoring record. The Swedish forward of the "Magpies" scored a brace in the first half of their 23rd-round Premier League match against Southampton.

Details: According to the statistics portal OptaJoe, this goal was Isak's 48th in the Premier League. With this achievement, he has equaled the legendary Freddie Ljungberg, who played for Arsenal and West Ham during his career.

Reminder: So far this season, Isak has scored 17 goals, tying with Erling Haaland on the scorer's list. Only Mohamed Salah of Liverpool is ahead of them. Additionally, Newcastle is close to securing its fourth consecutive away win in the Premier League.

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