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Isak nets two as Newcastle United nets 5 straight, dismantles Sheffield United

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Fabian Schar - Suffers hamstring problemSchar left Saturday's win over Sheffield United with a hamstring injury, manager Eddie Howe told media during his post-match press conference on Saturday. "He had a bit of tightnes...

ImpactSchar departed Saturday's 5-1 win over Sheffield United with a hamstring injury, but Eddie Howe's words suggest he might have a shot at returning before the end of the campaign. Schar has been a steady presence at the back for the Magpies this season, starting in each of Newcastle's 34 Premier League appearances, racking up four goals and 127 clearances. It's unclear whether he'll be able to recover in time to face Burnley next Saturday.

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Harvey Barnes - Energetic substitute appearanceBarnes assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus Sheffield United.

ImpactBarnes entered the fray for the final 24 minutes of Newcastle United's 5-1 drubbing of Sheffield United on Saturday. In his short time on the pitch, Barnes was able to conjure an assist and create two chances. Barnes has been limited by injury this campaign. He's made just 17 appearances (six starts), scored four times and provided three assists.

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Anthony Gordon - Supplies assist in victoryGordon assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus Sheffield United.

ImpactGordon's assist Saturday helped lift Newcastle over Sheffield United by a score of 5-1. The assist was Gordon's 19th goal contribution of the campaign (10 goals, nine assists). Since missing a match for discipline after begging sent off against West Ham any the end of March, Gordon has made four starting appearances, scored once and produced three assists.

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Jacob Murphy - Provides assist in winMurphy assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Sheffield United.

ImpactMurphy's key pass helped lift Newcastle United over Sheffield United on Saturday by a score of 5-1. The assist was Murphy's fourth of the campaign, tying his career high for assists in a campaign which he set in the Championship with Sheffield Wednesday during the 2019-2020 campaign. Murphy has now been selected to the starting XI in six successive matches. Over that span, he's provided Saturday's assist, 30 crosses (six accurate) and created 11 chances.

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Callum Wilson - Super substitute appearanceWilson scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sheffield United.

ImpactWilson came off the bench for the final 24 minutes of play Saturday during Newcastle United's 5-1 victory over Sheffield United. Wilson's goal broke a massive goal drought, dating back to the end of Oct. 2023. Since his last goal, Wilson had played just 11 matches and missed 16 matches due to injury. Wilson, when healthy, has proven to be influential in the Newcastle attack as evidenced by his 18 league goals during the 2022-2023 campaign.

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Bruno Guimaraes - Scores go-ahead goalBruno Guimaraes scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sheffield United.

ImpactGuimaraes scored his fifth Premier League goal of the season Saturday as Newcastle United defeated Sheffield United by a score of 5-1. Guimaraes's five goals on the campaign tie his previous career best set during the 2021-2022 campaign. Guimaraes has played every minute but one of Newcastle's last five matches. Over that span, he's scored twice, provided an assist and created 10 chances.

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Alexander Isak - Nets brace in blowoutIsak scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sheffield United.

ImpactIsak scored from open play in the first half and converted a penalty in the second half Saturday as Newcastle United ran roughshod over Sheffield United by a margin of 5-1. The brace was Isak's second in his last three matches. His 19 goals in the Premier Leagaue this season are a new career high for league goals in a season and are currently the second most in the Premier League, trailing only Cole Palmer and Erling Haaland.

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