Isak, who received final month’s award after recording eight objectives and two assists in six Premier League matches, is up for the prize as soon as once more after registering 5 objectives and one help throughout one other stellar month for the Swedish frontman.
The 25-year-old netted the winner in United’s 2-1 away victory in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur earlier than bagging a brace in Newcastle’s 3-0 conquer Wolverhampton Wanderers at St. James’ Park, changing into the primary participant within the membership’s historical past to attain in eight consecutive Premier League outings, in addition to helping Anthony Gordon’s purpose.
Isak scored an additional brace throughout Newcastle’s 3-1 away win at Southampton final weekend, shifting into second place on the membership’s all-time Premier League goalscoring checklist.
The in-form striker is shortlisted for the award alongside Manchester Metropolis’s Phil Foden, Cody Gakpo of Liverpool, AFC Bournemouth duo Dean Huijsen and Justin Kluivert, Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace and Brentford’s Bryan Mbuemo.
Newcastle followers can vote for Isak by clicking , with voting closing at 12pm (GMT) on Monday, third February and the winner introduced later subsequent week.