Newcastle ended their last match chastened, slumping to a 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth which included two goals in injury time. The defeat ended a nine match unbeaten run, but the Southampton game was an opportunity for Newcastle to prove their class — if they are as good as they want to be, they need to put away poor teams.

By Harry Robertson SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak scored twice as the visitors beat bottom side Southampton 3-1 on Saturday to climb into fourth position in the Premier League as they continue to chase a Champions League spot in a tight battle.

The Magpies had put the pressure on from the off, keen to avenge last week's 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth, but it was Southampton who took the lead against the run of play inside 10 minutes when James Bree's peach of a cross was powerfully headed home by the unmarked Bednarek.

Alexander Isak led an excellent attacking display by Newcastle as his two goals helped to beat Southampton 3-1 at St Mary’s to maintain their Champions League push. Newcastle’s top scorer was on the scoresheet for the ninth game in 10 in the Premier League,

Alexander Isak scored two more goals and helped set up a third as Newcastle United came back to beat Southampton 3-1 at St/ Mary's on Saturday.

Alexander Isak scored twice as Newcastle beat rock-bottom Southampton 3-1 at St Mary's on Saturday to climb to fourth in the Premier League table.