)
A unique Newcastle record by Obafemi Martins has been equalled thanks to Alexander Isak's heroics against Aston Villa
Newcastle’s Swedish forward Alexander Isak has equalled a record set by Ex-Super Eagles forward Obafemi Martins.
Isak opens new season with brace against Aston Villa
The 6ft 4in Swede scored twice for Newcastle in the opening game of the 2023/24 season as the Magpies ran rampant in a 5-1 win over Aston Villa.
)
Isak scored one goal each in either half to open his account for the new season with two sublime strikes to keep him equal with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland at the top of the Premier League’s scorer’s chart for the new season.
With his goals against Aston Villa, Isak, who joined from Real Sociedad in 2022, Isak became the first player to score in consecutive Premier League season openers since 2009.
Isak equals Martins’ milestone
The previous player to achieve this feat for the Magpies was Nigerian forward Obafemi Martins, who scored consecutive opening matches in the 2007/08 and 2008/09 seasons.
Martins netted a brace in a 3-1 win over Bolton in August 2007, and also scored Newcastle’s only goal in a famous 1-1 draw at Old Trafford against Manchester United almost exactly one year later.
Isak’s feat of scoring in consecutive opening games will come as no surprise to followers of the Premier League after the Sweden international scored 10 goals in 17 starts in his first campaign with Newcastle.
Related content
)
16:56 - 12.08.2023
Awoniyi equals 28-year record with goal against Arsenal
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored against Arsenal to equal a Nottingham Forest record set in 1995
)
16:46 - 12.08.2023
Beautiful Michelle Alozie shows amazing dancing moves in trending video
Super Falcons' most beautiful player Michelle Alozie was seen in a TikTok video, teaching some of her teammates fantastic dance moves.
)
15:12 - 12.08.2023
Awoniyi goal not enough as Saka wonderstrike gives Arsenal win over Nottingham Forest
Taiwo Awoniyi opened his account for the season as Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka fired Arsenal to their first win of the season
)
21:25 - 11.08.2023
'Injured' Osimhen scores as Napoli beat Apollon
Injury for where? Victor Osimhen helps Napoli beat Apollon Limassol.
)
18:00 - 10.08.2023
Victor Osimhen and Sister Blessing: Super Eagles star explains journey to the top
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen celebrates his Sister Blessing on his birthday with a photo explaining his journey to the top.
)
23:30 - 10.08.2023
Napoli rule out Osimhen move this summer
Al-Hilal's dreams of seeing Osimhen play for them this season have been dashed by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis who says the forward is not for sale
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)