Newcastle United continued their blistering form with a commanding 4-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Alexander Isak stole the spotlight with his first Premier League hat-trick, as the Magpies delivered a record-breaking performance to maintain their momentum.
The visitors needed less than 30 seconds to make their mark, with Jacob Murphy orchestrating the opening goal. His blocked cross fell kindly for Isak, who wasted no time blasting the ball past Ipswich goalkeeper Arijanet Muric. Newcastle’s relentless pressure paid dividends again before halftime, with Murphy providing another assist for Isak to secure a 3-0 lead at the break.
The Swede completed his treble early in the second half with a clever finish, following a moment of brilliance from Murphy, who backheeled the ball through a sea of defenders. This marked Isak’s first hat-trick in Newcastle colors and further cemented his status as one of the Premier League’s deadliest forwards.
Despite the joy of victory, the match was overshadowed by tragedy as a Newcastle fan passed away during the game. In a heartfelt gesture, Isak dedicated his Man of the Match award to the supporter, stating, “Football brings us together, and today we lost one of our own. This performance and my goals are for them.”
The result keeps Newcastle firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish, while Ipswich remain rooted to the bottom of the table, still searching for their first home win of the season. Eddie Howe’s men now turn their attention to their packed festive schedule, bolstered by a squad in red-hot form.
Man of the Match: Alexander Isak
