Isak and Gordon? Alan Shearer reveal two underappreciated Newcastle Player are the mastermind to crush Arsenal PL title chase.
Isak soared to connect with Anthony Gordon’s cross just 12 minutes in, scoring his fourth goal of the season and his third within six days, following recent strikes against Chelsea in both Premier League and Carabao Cup clashes.
This was also Isak’s 12th goal in his last 12 outings at St James’ Park, as Newcastle broke free from a tough streak of Premier League defeats.
Watching from the stands, Newcastle legend Alan Shearer joined former Arsenal striker Ian Wright as part of Premier League Productions’ coverage. The Premier League cameras caught Shearer’s reaction to Isak’s goal, showing him celebrating in front of a disheartened Wright. Shearer later tweeted, “GREAT cross GREAT header,” expressing how Gordon’s cross and Isak’s header reminded him of the style of play from his own career in the 90s.
The victory ended a five-game winless run for Newcastle in the Premier League and moved Eddie Howe’s team back into the top half of the table. It also marked Newcastle’s third win over Arsenal in four matches at St James’ Park. Following the game, Shearer tweeted, “What a magnificent performance from everyone in a Black & White Shirt #NEWARS.”