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Alexander Isak is in superb goalscoring form for Newcastle.<\/p>\n

The Swedish striker has struck five times in his previous five games, including an FA Cup brace against rivals Sunderland.<\/p>\n

However, Eddie Howe\u2019s men are not hitting the heights of last term \u2014 they currently sit 10th in the Premier League and have already been knocked out of Europe.<\/p>\n

As the Magpies prepare to face Aston Villa this evening, we consider how Isak can inspire an upturn in his side\u2019s fortunes.<\/p>\n

Red-hot form<\/h2>\n

Despite Newcastle stuttering in the league, Isak has still shone upfront for Howe\u2019s team.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old has notched 10 top-flight goals, with only five players currently boasting a better record.<\/p>\n

Given he has accumulated an xG of 10.06, it is safe to say the Stockholm native finishes most chances that come his way.<\/p>\n

Isak is also the first Newcastle player to hit double figures in consecutive Premier League seasons since Demba Ba in 2012-13.<\/p>\n

And he is productive in other ways, too, completing 34 take-ons this campaign and creating 11 chances for his team-mates.<\/p>\n

If Newcastle are to begin a charge up the table, their No14 will likely be the catalyst behind it.<\/p>\n

\"Alexander
Alexander Isak is in superb goalscoring form this season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Howe praise<\/h2>\n

Howe recently revealed that Isak has been playing through a slight injury, which makes his current form even more impressive.<\/p>\n

Due to a lack of options in attack, the Magpies boss has been forced to start his star striker regularly \u2014 despite him not being fully fit.<\/p>\n

The English coach said: \u201cHe [Isak] is probably getting back to 100% fitness \u2014 I wouldn\u2019t say he\u2019s totally there yet.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s had his own injury troubles this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Alexander
Alexander Isak is a constant threat in the final third<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Howe was also full of praise for the 42-cap international, adding: \u201cHe is really the all-round striker, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlex is an outstanding individual.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe can go on, I think, to achieve incredible things in his career. He\u2019s got so much more to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tough trip<\/h2>\n
\"Newcastle
Newcastle top scorer Alexander Isak has hit a rich vein of form<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Newcastle return to Premier League action with a tough away fixture against Villa tonight.<\/p>\n

Unai Emery\u2019s side are enjoying a sensational season, as they battle to secure a coveted Champions League spot.<\/p>\n

But the Magpies will be targeting a surprise win at Villa Park, to reignite their own hopes of playing continental football next term.<\/p>\n

And they can take some inspiration from the performance in their narrow 3-2 defeat to Manchester City earlier this month, when Howe\u2019s outfit showed they can still compete with the division\u2019s top sides.<\/p>\n

Isak, who scored a wonderful curling effort in that encounter, will be the man tasked with ensuring Newcastle come away with all three points this time around \u2014 and the Swede has proven he is up for the challenge.<\/p>\n

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