In Newcastle's 3-1 win at Southampton, one thing separated the two teams: a ruthless edge in front of goal. The Magpies started the game slowly and the Saints made them pay, taking the lead after just 10 minutes through centre-back Jan Bednarek.

Alexander Isak scores twice as Newcastle beat sorry Southampton - Newcastle’s top scorer was on the scoresheet for the ninth game in 10 in the Premier League.

EDDIE HOWE’S family film night will be much more enjoyable this week. The Toon boss spent last Saturday night watching back their Bournemouth horror show. But everyone will be happy to gather

Newcastle ended their last match chastened, slumping to a 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth which included two goals in injury time. The defeat ended a nine match unbeaten run, but the Southampton game was an opportunity for Newcastle to prove their class — if they are as good as they want to be, they need to put away poor teams.

The Magpies had put the pressure on from the off, keen to avenge last week's 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth, but it was Southampton who took the lead against the run of play inside 10 minutes when James Bree's peach of a cross was powerfully headed home by the unmarked Bednarek.

Alexander Isak became the first player in Newcastle United's history to score in five consecutive Premier League away games

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Alexander Isak scored twice as Newcastle beat rock-bottom Southampton 3-1 at St Mary's on Saturday to climb to fourth in the Premier League table.