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  31 August 2025 Liverpool completed one of the biggest transfers in British football history by signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a record £125 million. Following summer arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Giorgi Mamardashvili and other reinforcements, Isak represents another statement from the defending champions. More than just goals Isak scored 52 goals for Newcastle in all competitions over the past two seasons, including 44 in the Premier League. Only Erling Haaland (49) and Mohamed Salah (47) scored more in the last two seasons, with the Swede playing six games fewer than his new teammate. What makes Isak exceptional isn't just productivity, but versatility. In December 2024, he not only led the Premier League in goals scored (8) but also created the most chances from open play (19). His 1.33 chances created per 90 minutes last season represents his career high. Perfect profile of modern striker The 26-year-old Swedish international averaged 36.8 touches per 90 ...

  Leicester City – Newcastle United April 7th, 2025 King Power Stadium will be the venue for a clash between teams in completely different situations. The home side Leicester City is fighting for mere survival in the Premier League, while Newcastle United is heading toward participation in European competitions. The Foxes are also on the verge of a sad historical record - seven home defeats in a row without scoring a goal puts them in the same situation as Manchester City in 2007 and Watford in the 1971/72 season. If Leicester were to lose to Newcastle without scoring, they would become the first team in English professional league history to lose eight home games in a row without scoring a single goal. Unfortunately, the Fox could easily become prey for the experienced Magpies. Newcastle have won 14 of their last 18 Premier League matches against newly promoted clubs, including the last six in a row. If Eddie Howe's men were to win this time as well, they would achieve seven c...