Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe could barely hide his excitement after the Magpies put four unreplied goals past Premier League new boys Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday.
Howe’s charges orchestrated a repeat of last week’s 4-0 victory against Leicester City thanks to Alexander Isak’s hat-trick and Jacob Murphy’s stunning effort.
The Magpies secured back-to-back Premier League wins by four or more goals for the first time in 27 years and a delighted Eddie Howe was full of praise for his attackers after the win while speaking to BBC Match of the Day.
“Absolutely delighted with the players and what they’ve given this week, it’s been a really big week for us,” Howe said.
“Getting through to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup was one of our big aims and our league form needed to improve, so it’s brilliant to get back-to-back wins.
“We’re just constantly trying to tweak things and trying to improve, there are a number of little things to upturn our form.
“Our creative play has been back to what it has always been, free-scoring and looking like we can create at any time.”
Isak has now scored 10 Premier League goals this season, with the Swedish striker scoring six in his last four games. How did not mince words while singing the praises of his in-form striker.
“There’s no doubting his quality,” Howe said of Isak. We just needed to get the framework of the team right to give him the opportunity to score. He has really responded well.
“The goals today just show his class and coolness in front of goal. With his speed and his technical ability, he has a bit of everything.
“The plan is that Sandro [Tonali] plays a little bit deeper than Joe Willock and Bruno [Guimaraes], but they’re still given freedom to express themselves and to move.
“It’s getting that balance right between the freedom and the structure, and I think they got the balance perfect.”
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