Newcastle United record signing Alexander Isak is determined to ‘finish the job’ against Leicester City at St James’ Park tonight (8pm kick-off
Newcastle go into the game knowing a result would guarantee a top four finish and Champions Leaguefootball. They face a Leicester side at serious risk of relegation to the Championship.
The Magpies bounced back from a two game winless run with an emphatic 4-1 win over Europe-chasing Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday night
Newcastle have two games remaining to secure a potential top three finish in the Premier League for the first time in over 20 years as they face Leicester City before travelling to Chelsea on the final day
Given Isak joined a Newcastle side fresh from surviving a relegation battle, the transformation into Champions League challengers has been remarkable. But the 23-year-old has always kept his cool about his decision to join the club for a record £63million from Real Sociedad.
Isak also acknowledged the stiff competition he faces for the award with Manchester City record breaker Erling Haaland also nominated.
“Yeah, I think Erling Haaland [wins it],” Isak admitted. “But it is up to the fans to vote!”
Supporters can vote for the Premier League young player of the season here – premierleague.com/news/334579.
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