Newcastle deepen Ipswich woes with thumping win at Portman Road

Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goal at Portman Road. (Reuters)
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  • Isak volleyed Eddie Howe’s team ahead in the first minute

IPSWICH: Newcastle deepened Ipswich’s plight and lifted themselves to seventh in the table with a 4-0 win at Portman Road.

Isak volleyed Eddie Howe’s team ahead in the first minute and Jacob Murphy doubled their lead before Isak side-footed in from close range just before the break.

The Sweden international scored his third nine minutes into the second half, poking the ball home after more fine work from Murphy.

It was a ninth defeat in 17 games for Ipswich since they returned to the Premier League and they remain in the relegation zone, two points from safety.