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In Premier League Matchweek 26, several players delivered outstanding goal-scoring performances. Notably, Alexander Isak of Newcastle United netted a significant brace in their thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest on February 23, 2025. This exceptional feat not only secured a crucial win for Newcastle but also elevated Isak’s season tally to 19 goals, positioning him fourth in the league’s top scorers list.
Other significant contributions included multiple players from Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion, each scoring in their respective matches to help their teams achieve decisive victories. However, Isak’s brace stands out as the most prolific individual goal-scoring performance of Matchweek 26. In Premier League Matchweek 26, the standout goal-scoring performances were as follows:
1. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United): Isak delivered a remarkable brace in Newcastle’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest on February 23, 2025. This exceptional display not only secured a crucial win for the Magpies but also elevated Isak’s season tally to 19 goals, positioning him second in the league’s top scorers list as he also celebrated 50 goals in the league.
2. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): Salah continued his impressive form by netting one of the goals in Liverpool’s significant 2-0 win against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. His goal and assist was instrumental in consolidating Liverpool’s position in the title race.
3. Multiple Players: Several players contributed with single goals to their respective teams’ successes:
- Brentford: Four different players found the net in their commanding 4-0 victory over Leicester City. Goalscorers include Wissa, Mbeumo, Norgaard and Carvalho.
- Tottenham Hotspur: Three players each scored in Spurs’ 4-1 triumph against Ipswich Town. Brennan Johnson came in with a brace before Spence and Kulusevski rounded up the goalscoring.
- Brighton & Hove Albion: Brighton’s 4-0 win over Southampton saw four individual goal scorers. Pedro, Mitoma, Rutter and Hinshelwood all scored a goal each.
As far as the golden boot race in the Premier League is concerned, Mohammed Salah still remains top with 25 goals for the season, Alek Isak and Erling Haaland with 19 goals, Chris Wood with 18 goals and Bryan Mbeumo with 15 goals.
For a comprehensive overview of all goals scored during Matchweek 26, you can watch the highlights here:
