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Regardless of being the sport’s huge underdogs, Newcastle United, due to Alexander Isak, wasted no time in taking the lead towards Arsenal throughout Saturday afternoon’s early Premier League kickoff.
The Gunners, who’ve travelled to St. James’ Park, fell behind after simply 12 minutes.
Isak, whose current effort was his twelfth purpose in as many purpose video games, opened the match’s scoring after he beat David Raya from a couple of yards out.
Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon mix for early Newcastle purpose towards Arsenal
The Sweden worldwide rose highest for a superb ball in from winger Anthony Gordon and nodded the ball into the again of the web.
What a cross from Gordon and what a header from Isak! ?
Newcastle take the lead towards Arsenal!@tntsports & @discoveryplusUK ? pic.twitter.com/GZ5FUdrusQ
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Talking in regards to the pair’s emphatic link-up play, TNT Sports activities co-commentator Lucy Ward mentioned: “What a header that was from Isak.
“[…] What a end that’s. Isak has had a sluggish begin to the season, couple of accidents, however that was completely good.”
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And acknowledging the function Gordon performed within the Magpies’ quick-fire opener, fellow commentator Darren Fletcher mentioned: “Tremendous ball from Anthony Gordon.”
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Mockingly, the 25-year-old is among the big-names linked with a switch to Arsenal subsequent summer season. Nonetheless, for now, he’s Mikel Arteta’s nemesis.
As for Gordon’s early contribution — it might have happy Eddie Howe, who continues to favour the 23-year-old over Harvey Barnes.
As issues stand with Newcastle main Arsenal, the Gunners will keep third within the Premier League desk on 18 factors however would have performed a sport greater than second and first positioned Liverpool (22) and Manchester Metropolis (23).
