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...
5. Lewis Hall - 8
An excellent defensive header cleared the danger early on. Covered well to help Burn out and put a good ball in that Guimaraes headed onto the post in the second half. | Getty Images
6. Sandro Tonali - 8
Brought a creative spark playing the ball forward. Had a shaky few minutes in possession but quickly regained his composure to put in another influential midfield performance. Came close to scoring again from distance early on. | Getty Images
7. Bruno Guimaraes - 7
Won back possession high up the mitch on several occasions, most notably for Isak's second goal. Almost made it 4-0 with a header but was denied by the post. Played a great ball over the top to release Anthony Gordon. | Getty Images
8. Joe Willock - 6
In and out of the game in the opening 45 minutes. Tripped when played through on goal by Isak. | Getty Images