Sandro Tonali has the chance to make his own history in Newcastle United’s final seven games
James Rutherford
3 – 4 minutes
Sandro Tonali is Newcastle United’s midfield maestro.
The Italy international continues to excel in the middle of the park, shining in Newcastle United’s 4-1 win over Manchester United.
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While Harvey Barnes was Newcastle’s best player, there is no doubt that Sandro Tonali rivalled him for the man of the match award.
The 24-year-old was commanding in midfield alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, with his endless energy ensuring that Man United could never truly get a grip of the game.
Tonali was outstanding in and out of possession, while he also chipped in with another goal.
Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images
Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images
Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali equals best ever goal tally
It was a brilliant strike from Tonali – a sweet volley to give Newcastle United the lead after a smartly lobbed pass from Alexander Isak.
He has now scored in consecutive appearances at St James’ Park, with Tonali taking his season tally to five.
With seven games to go, Tonali is one goal away from reaching a personal milestone.
His goal against Manchester United means that the £55million man is having the joint-best scoring season of his career. He netted five goals for AC Milan in the 2021/22 campaign, and now he has done the same in the 2024/25 season for Newcastle.
Tonali has never been a prolific scorer in his career, but it is great to see him chipping in with a few goals. Hopefully he can score at least one more goal before the season comes to an end and surpass his tally from the 2021/22 season.
Alexander Isak can also make history
While a sixth goal of the season will be a career high for Tonali, his Toon teammate Alexander Isak is also on the brink of his own bit of history.
During the 2023/24 season, Isak scored 25 goals in all competitions. It was the best tally of his career, and the first time he had hit the 20-goal mark.
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Isak has hit that milestone again this season, with the 25-year-old currently boasting 24 goals in all competitions.
With seven games to go, the Sweden international will be desperate to equal and then surpass the number of goals he scored last season.
