The Swedish frontman was in magnificent kind for the Magpies within the remaining month of 2024, registering eight targets and two assists in six league matches.
Isak, who scored in all six of his December appearances, was on course in Newcastle’s thrilling 3-3 draw towards Liverpool, opening the scoring with an unstoppable drive towards the Premier League leaders, earlier than scoring United’s first purpose throughout a 4-2 defeat away at Brentford.
After recording a purpose and help throughout a 4-0 house win towards Leicester Metropolis at St. James’ Park, Isak grew to become the primary Newcastle participant since Ayoze Pérez in 2019 to attain a hat-trick after a medical treble towards Ipswich City earlier than rounding off a goal-laden month with efforts towards Aston Villa and Manchester United.
Isak is shortlisted for the award alongside fellow Magpie Jacob Murphy, Liverpool duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest, AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen, Cole Palmer of Chelsea and Fulham’s Antonee Robinson.
Newcastle followers can vote for Isak by clicking , with voting closing at 12pm (GMT) on Monday, sixth January. The winner will likely be introduced on Friday, tenth January.
