Alexander Isak drew comparisons to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry following his standout performance in Newcastle’s dominant victory over Tottenham.

In a thrilling Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park, Alexander Isak of Newcastle United emerged as the star of the show. The Swedish forward received high praise from former Spurs player Peter Crouch, who compared him to the legendary Thierry Henry.

Isak’s first goal in Newcastle’s 4-0 victory showcased his skill and agility as he left Micky van de Ven sprawling with a devastating cut inside. He then outpaced the Dutchman to score his second goal, effectively sealing the win for his team. This defeat marked Tottenham’s heaviest since their last visit to Newcastle, where they were beaten 6-1, with Isak also scoring a brace.

Despite missing over 100 days of the season due to thigh problems, Isak is now just two goals behind Erling Haaland in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot. Additionally, Newcastle’s victory propelled them to sixth place in the table.

Isak’s brace also saw him equal Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s record for the most goals scored by a Swede in a Premier League season. He now only needs one more goal to surpass Ibrahimovic’s tally from the 2016-17 season with Manchester United.

Peter Crouch, a pundit for TNT Sports, drew comparisons between Isak and Thierry Henry, highlighting their composure and confidence in front of goal. Crouch praised Isak’s calmness and decision-making, particularly in one-on-one situations, stating that he always believes the Swedish forward will score.

Anthony Gordon, another forward for Newcastle, described Isak as having world-class potential and praised his abilities on and off the pitch. Gordon emphasized Isak’s talent and expressed his admiration for playing alongside him.

Newcastle’s victory over Tottenham has also impacted the race for European qualification. While Tottenham remains 10 points ahead of Newcastle in fifth place, Eddie Howe’s side has closed the gap and is now in contention with Manchester United and West Ham for the remaining European places.

The match against Tottenham also marked the first time that Howe was able to field Isak, Gordon, and Harvey Barnes together in attack, hinting at an exciting future for Newcastle’s attacking prowess.