Alexander Isak stars to cap a perfect week for Newcastle and Eddie Howe
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Ipswich 0-4 Newcastle: Isak grabbed a hat-trick to take his tally for the season to 11 goals in all competitions. A hat-trick from Alexander Isak helped Newcastle United follow up a midweek Carabao Cup success with a 4-0 thrashing at Ipswich Town to give their supporters the perfect week before Christmas.
![[Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his first hat-trick for Newcastle in a 4-0 win at Ipswich]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/21/17/71859762eaeb0b6c0765537eaaa5b0a1Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzM0ODg2MDQ5-2.78544560.jpg)
The Magpies entered this fixture after they secured a place in the League Cup semi-finals on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory over Brentford to remain on track for a first major trophy since 1969. Any concerns this could be a case of after the Lord Mayor’s show evaporated within 26 seconds when Isak fired home his first after a lengthy VAR check.
![[It was a day to forget for Ipswich, who were 3-0 down at half time]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/21/17/GettyImages-2190955403.jpg)
Ex-Norwich attacker Jacob Murphy set up the opener and was a constant threat against the rivals of his old club as he grabbed Newcastle’s second before his back heel allowed Isak to complete a 54-minute treble, after he also struck at the end of the first half following more woeful Ipswich defending.
It ensured Eddie Howe masterminded a third consecutive victory, while Kieran McKenna’s side are left to lick their wounds on a day to forget. Tributes were paid to the late Sir Bobby Robson ahead of kick-off after he managed both clubs with distinction, but the pleasantries quickly disappeared.
Newcastle fans celebrated wildly after a poor clearance by Town captain Sam Morsy from Murphy’s cross allowed Isak to fire home. Jeers followed from Ipswich supporters’ when the offside flag was raised, but a two-and-a-half minute VAR check occurred and the goal was awarded with Murphy declared onside.
