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Isak returns for Newcastle vs Liverpool
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The gist
Alexander Isak returns to Newcastle with Liverpool on Sunday. His £130m move hasn't ignited, with only three Premier League goals last season.
Background
Isak left Newcastle for Liverpool in a record £130m deal after a public fallout, but his first season at Anfield was underwhelming. Sunday's match is his first return to St James' Park, where he was once a hero. Both clubs have new managers, with Matthias Jaissle at Newcastle and Andoni Iraola at Liverpool, adding extra intrigue to the reunion.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Sky Sports previews Isak's return, noting his Liverpool career has not ignited with only three league goals.
- Aug 21, 2026ESPN reports both clubs have new managers and predicts lineups for the match.
- Aug 23, 2026Newcastle host Liverpool at St James' Park, with Isak starting for the visitors.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Isak is 'tantalisingly priced' at £9.0m in FPL, with a track record of 23 goals and 211 points in his last full Newcastle season.
- Caution
- Despite his pedigree, Isak's form remains a concern, with only three league goals last season and a career yet to reignite.
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