‘I feel confident’ - Alexander Isak gunning for Jamie Vardy as 107-word statement made
Newcastle United talisman Alexander Isak wants to score in “every game” as he targets Jamie Vardy’s goal record.
A ruthless brace against Wolverhampton Wanderers helped the Magpies on their way to a 3-0 win at St James’ Park. By getting on the scoresheet, the Swede became the first Toon player to score in eight consecutive Premier League games.
He eclipsed the seven-match streak set by Alan Shearer and Joe Willock to move within three of Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race. But with Bournemouth, Southampton and Fulham up next, Isak has a chance to eclipse Vardy’s long-standing record.
Leicester City hero Vardy netted in 11 consecutive Premier League fixtures nine years ago. This came at the start of their historic 2015-16 season when the Foxes defied all the odds to clinch a historic title.
Ironically, a few Newcastle supporters have begun jumping the gun by questioning whether their club is fighting for the league. That may seem premature given Liverpool’s sizable lead but does speak volumes about United’s - and Isak’s - relentless form.
Speaking post-match, the 25-year-old set out to score in every game and, while slightly downplaying Vardy’s record, insisted “it would be nice” to get close. Isak told NUFC TV: “To be fair, I’m just happy to keep on scoring. I’m helping the team in the best way. Those records and stuff, those are things you enjoy after your career.
“It’s not my main focus, I just want to score every game. Obviously, it’s nice as well. I feel confident going into the games.
“Individually, and I feel like the team as well, are scoring with confidence and I think we’re playing really well. My target is just to score every game. I’m not thinking too much about the record but, if I were to get close to that, it would be nice.”