Alexander Isak scored a hat-trick as Newcastle United beat Ipswich Town 4-0 at Portman Road in the Premier League - here are the player ratings from the match.
Eddie Howe made one change from the side that beat Brentford 3-1 in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night with Joelinton suspended for the match and Joe Willock coming into the side in his place.
Alexander Isak scored for the fourth game running in the Premier League inside the opening 30 seconds. The striker’s goal was initially disallowed for offside but was eventually given following a lengthy VAR check.
Anthony Gordon and Isak had opportunities to double Newcastle’s lead in the opening 25 minutes but the score remained 1-0.
But just after the half-hour mark, Jacob Murphy unleashed a venomous second in off the crossbar to double Newcastle’s lead.
Alexander Isak then made it 3-0 on the stroke of half-time to capitalise on a defensive error.
Isak then grabbed his first Newcastle hat-trick in the second half to make it 4-0 following some good work from Jacob Murphy. The Swede is the first Magpies player to score a hat-trick since Ayoze Perez against Southampton in April 2019.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match...
1. Martin Dubravka - 7
Stood tall to deny Szmodics from equalising in the first half and parried an effort from Nathan Broadhead to safety in the second. Distributed the ball well. | Getty Images
2. Tino Livramento - 7
Did enough to put off Sam Szmodics as Ipswich looked to equalise. A steady performance. | Getty Images
3. Fabian Schar - 7
Played a long ball to release Jacob Murphy in the build-up to the opening goal. Wasn't as convincing with his passing further up the pitch. Solid defensively. | Getty Images
4. Dan Burn - 7
Cut out a few Ipswich attacks with good challenges and interceptions. Got done for pace in the second half but recovered well to block the eventual shot. Had the ball in the net in stoppage time but was ruled out for offisde. | Getty Images