103 touches, 87% passing: 9/10 Newcastle star is now looking as undroppable as Isak

The Magpies’ unstoppable form shows no signs of abating as Newcastle United extended their winning streak to six matches with a ruthless 5-0 dismantling of Crystal Palace at St James’ Park.

This comprehensive victory showcased the frightening depth of quality running through Eddie Howe’s squad, with four different goalscorers contributing to the rout alongside Marc Guehi’s unfortunate own goal.

Leading the charge once again was Alexander Isak, whose late strike took his Premier League tally to an impressive 25 goals this season.

While the Swedish striker uncharacteristically squandered three golden opportunities, his ability to still find the net during an “off night” demonstrates why he’s become one of the league’s most feared marksmen.

At the opposite end of the pitch, Fabian Schar delivered a masterclass in defensive dominance coupled with attacking threat.

The veteran Swiss center-back’s performance epitomized Newcastle’s current strength – combining youthful exuberance with experienced nous to devastating effect.

Defensive Maestro Schar By The Numbers:

Schar’s towering header from Jacob Murphy’s pinpoint cross capped a remarkably complete performance that earned him a 9/10 rating from Chronicle Live.

The 33-year-old’s composure in possession (87% pass accuracy) and physical dominance against Jean-Philippe Mateta (limiting the Palace striker to just 15 touches) highlighted why he remains undroppable despite his advancing years.

This victory, achieved under stand-in manager Jason Tindall as Howe recovers from illness, sends a clear message to Newcastle’s top-four rivals.

The Magpies have developed into a formidable unit capable of blowing teams away while maintaining defensive solidity – Palace’s 2.00 xG yielded no tangible reward thanks to Schar and company’s resilience.

With the perfect blend of youthful dynamism (Isak, Murphy) and seasoned professionals (Schar, Dan Burn), Newcastle appear primed for another Champions League qualification.

As the table below shows, their current form makes them one of Europe’s most in-form sides:

Newcastle’s Last 6 Results:

As the season reaches its climax, Newcastle’s squad depth and tactical flexibility under Tindall’s temporary stewardship suggest this winning streak could extend further.

With Isak’s golden boot challenge gathering pace and Schar rolling back the years, the Magpies have all the ingredients for a memorable season finale.