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The rise and rise of Newcastle's Isak

With nine Premier League goals since the beginning of December, Alexander Isak is leading the charge for a reinvigorated Newcastle United, dragging the club into the Champions League qualification race.

Inconsistency and a struggling attack had led to questions being asked about the direction of travel at St James' Park, but six wins in a row in all competitions, and a return to form for the 25-year-old Sweden striker, has brought hope back to Tyneside.

As Newcastle prepare to face Arsenal in Tuesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg, BBC Sport looks at Isak's journey to becoming Tyneside's crown jewel.