Les Ferdinand has hailed the role of Alexander Isak during Newcastle United's 1-0 victory over Southampton at St Mary's on Tuesday night during the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, after he claimed that the Swede offers something different to Callum Wilson in the final third.
Eddie Howe's side head back to St James' Park with a one goal lead ahead of the second leg on January 31. A 73rd minute goal from Joelinton - who had an earlier strike disallowed for handball and somehow blazed over the bar from yards out when it looked easier to find the back of the net - finally saw the Brazilian get on the scoresheet.
He had little to do in truth thanks to the brilliant work from Isak down the right-hand side, who picked out Joelinton from within the six-yard box to tap home. After coming on as a substitute for Wilson in the 67th minute, his impact was almost immediate.
