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...
9. Jacob Murphy - 9
Played a key role in the opening goal and put in some dangerous crosses. Scored his third goal in two matches with a powerful angled finish off the crossbar. Helped make it 4-0 with a clever assist for Isak's hat-trick. | Getty Images
10. Anthony Gordon - 6
Headed a good opportunity over from Murphy's cross. Cut inside and set-up his teammate for Newcastle's second. Worked hard but was left frustrated in the final third. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 10
Got Newcastle off to a perfect start with an excellent finish after 25 seconds. Released Joe Willock with a tidy through ball but the Newcastle midfielder lost his footing. Scored for a fourth successive game in the Premier League. Missed a good chance to double the lead after 24 minutes but grabbed his second with great composrue on the stroke of half-time and secured his first hat-trick for the club with a tidy finish in the second half. A sublime performance. | Getty Images
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12. Kieran Trippier - 6
On for Livramento 64: A tidy display from the bench. | Getty Images