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Leicester City had no answer to Newcastle United and Alexander Isak on Saturday as the striker continued his superb form by contributing a goal and an assist in the Magpies’ impressive 4-0 win. Isak has now found the net in his last three Premier League matches, while he also set up Jacob Murphy’s second goal of the afternoon as Eddie Howe’s side earned a first league victory in five matches. Alan Shearer, the Premier League's record goalscorer and Hall of Fame inductee, has named Isak in his Team of the Week alongside team-mates Murphy and Lewis Hall. Jordan Pickford (Everton)"Made several brilliant stops to keep a clean sheet at Arsenal, which is no mean feat. ” Nikola Milenkovic (Nottingham Forest)“His influence is growing by the week. He scored for the second successive match for a Forest team who have climbed into the top four. ” Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)“What a signing he is proving to be! A commanding presence at the heart of Palace’s defence against Brighton’s dangerous attack. ” Lewis Hall (Newcastle)"A constant threat down the left side. He set up Bruno Guimaraes’s goal with a clever header across goal, and also provided the cross for Alexander Isak’s goal. ” Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)“Chelsea’s midfield enforcer stood out again, winning tackles and regaining possession time and again in Brentford’s half. Thomas Frank’s side just couldn’t get out. ” Amad (Man Utd)"He made the difference, firstly winning the penalty that levelled the scores before keeping his cool to score a brilliant winner. ” James Maddison (Spurs)“Two well-taken goals and was back to his best as Spurs returned to winning ways. " Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace)“Will have endeared himself further to the Palace faithful with two excellent goals against fierce rivals Brighton. ” Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)“He ensured there was an end product to Newcastle’s dominance, producing two clinical finishes. ” Alexander Isak (Newcastle)“Caused nightmares for yet another defence with his movement, pace and skill. He got his goal and then laid one on for Murphy too. ” Son Heung-min (Spurs)“Scored one goal and set up two more, and that was just in the first half! He was unplayable for those 45 minutes before being taken off at the break. ” Manager: Oliver Glasner (Palace)“Masterminded a brilliant performance to inflict on Brighton their first home defeat of the season. His Palace side are now unbeaten in five matches. ” Relive one of the best saves in Premier League history made by the Aston Villa goalkeeper at Nottingham Forest on Saturday Or enter your details Incorrect email or password Your details have been submitted successfully. You have already entered this competition. Please check your email for further information. Your details have been submitted successfully.