Newcastle United have Bruno Guimaraes in the middle, Sven Botman at the back, and now need Alexander Isak in attack.
What started off as a catchy chant - bellowed from Toon away ends up and down the country - now feels like an order to Eddie Howe. The £58million summer signing is raring to go after missing most of the season with a hamstring injury.
On debut back in August, the Swede immediately showcased the attributes that forced Toon chiefs to splash out a record transfer fee. Pace, technique, power, guile and goalscoring ability.
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Everything the Newcastle frontline has lacked in 2023.
There were plenty of positives to take from the 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park. The Magpies controlled the match from start to finish, with the rock-solid defence that has formed the bedrock for this season’s success firmly on display. Jean-Philippe Mateta forced Nick Pope into a wondersave but that is as good as it got for the Eagles all evening.
A buoyant home crowd appeared chuffed at the full-time whistle to watch their side earn a point against Newcastle. This validated United’s new-found status as a threat among rival top-flight clubs.
Long gone are the days when Newcastle would stroll into the capital and accept defeat. However, as decent an away draw in the Premier League might be, they must now find a way to win.
Playing a front three of Callum Wilson, Joelinton and Miguel Almiron guarantees work rate and energy - but the goals have dried up. The former has not scored in eight games across all competitions and Almiron, arguably the Magpies’ player of the season, last netted on Boxing Day.
Many supporters used an old Alan Pardew line by claiming Isak would be “like a new signing” following his return from injury. Those sentiments were vindicated when the 23-year-old bagged a last-minute winner to crush Fulham at St James’ Park.
Naming him on the bench at Palace raised eyebrows, especially as Wilson has looked out of sorts since the World Cup break. Howe has previously ruled out suggestions of playing a two-man attack but, given Isak’s confidence boost and hefty price tag, it seemed obligatory to start him - whether through the middle or out wide - in South London.
Supporters have witnessed flashes of Isak’s brilliance since his big-money move but are clamouring for more. The colossal Carabao Cup further demonstrated why the 6ft 4in powerhouse has to start.
Within five minutes of his inclusion from the bench, having watched Newcastle stutter on the south coast, Isak changed the game. Jaws dropped to the floor as he skinned Duje Caleta-Car on the right flank before teeing up Joelinton for a simple finish. A move that was Thierry Henry-esque showed another glimpse of what the £58million man can offer.
The 3,200-strong travelling Geordies belted out a chorus of "Gimme Gimme Gimme a striker from Sweden" - another not-so-subtle suggestion to the away dugout.
But it is Newcastle’s three marquee arrivals since the Saudi-backed takeover - not just Isak - who share joint ownership of the trendiest Toon chant in town. Seeing all three in the starting line-up for the first time this season would get the blood rushing ahead of a crucial must-win reverse leg.
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