Sports August 23, 2026 at 4:11 PM

Alexander Isak relentlessly jeered on Newcastle return with Liverpool

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Newcastle fans directed X-rated chants at their former striker who made his first comeback to St James’ Park since his messy exit to Liverpool last summer

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