Up to speed Isak fires Newcastle to victory over Brentford

The goal meant Newcastle regained third place from Manchester United, winners over Everton earlier in the day, and extended a winning run to five matches.

BEDDED IN: Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his sides second goal. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire.

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Not so long ago Newcastle fans used to dread coming to London so often did their favourites flop there - 18 out of 24 visits ended in defeat before Rafa Benitez's final game as manager in 2019.