In the 30th round of the Premier League, Newcastle hosted Brentford, and the match became notable for one of the Magpies’ standout players.
Alexander Isak scored a goal in this game, and according to Opta, he became the third player in Newcastle United’s history to net ten or more goals in both home and away Premier League matches in a single season. He joins an elite group that includes Andrew Cole in the 1993/94 season and Alan Shearer in the 2001/02 campaign.
Isak’s impressive form has also attracted attention from Barcelona, with club president Joan Laporta identifying the Swedish forward as their future “number nine.” Laporta is reportedly determined to do whatever it takes to bring Isak to the Catalan club.
Meanwhile, Newcastle fans were still celebrating the team’s historic victory in the English League Cup. The Magpies secured their first domestic trophy in 70 years, and on March 29th, a grand parade took place in the city, with over 200,000 fans taking to the streets to join in the festivities.
