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The atmosphere at St. James’ Park is always raucous, but it reaches a new level Monday afternoon when Newcastle hosts Liverpool.
Not only are these clubs expected to battle at the top of the Premier League table this season, but their fan bases have been hurling barbs at one another over the Alexander Isak transfer saga.
Isak, 25, established himself as one of the best strikers in the world during his three seasons with Newcastle, but the Swedish striker now has his sights set on a move to Liverpool, though his current club doesn’t seem keen on the idea.
That’s a problem when you’re under contract, but Isak won’t relent.
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