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Stuart Jamieson

Alexander Isak compared to 'young Ryan Giggs' after Newcastle United wonder assist at Everton

Alexander Isak's 'extraordinary' piece of skill to set up Newcastle United's fourth goal at Everton on Thursday night has been compared to a 'young Ryan Giggs'.

The Swedish forward came off the bench in the 4-1 win at Goodison Park and created United's final goal for Jacob Murphy with a mazy run that took out four Everton defenders, before his cross was turned in by Murphy at the far post.

It capped a remarkable few days for the former Real Sociedad man, with two first-half goals in the 6-1 rout of Tottenham just a few days before.

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