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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Damian Spellman

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Alexander isak strikes again as newcastle ease past 10 man aston villa - What They Never Told You

Newcastle’s Joelinton and Alexander Isak celebrate during their win over Villa - (Getty Images)

Alexander Isak struck for the 10th time in 10 Premier League games as Newcastle ripped 10-man Aston Villa apart to climb into the top five.

Anthony Gordon had fired the hosts into a second-minute lead, but a tight game changed with Villa striker Jhon Duran’s first-half dismissal for stamping on defender Fabian Schar and Isak took full advantage with a second – 14 minutes after the break, his 12th goal of the season – before Joelinton cemented a 3-0 win at the death.

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