No respite for sorry Southampton as Isak nets two more for Geordies

Newcastle’s top scorer was on the scoresheet for the ninth game in 10 in the Premier League

Alexander Isak, right, scored twice for Newcastle (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Premier League: Southampton 1 Newcastle 3

Alexander Isak led an excellent attacking display by Newcastle as his two goals helped to beat Southampton 3-1 at St Mary’s to maintain their Champions League push.