Newcastle United star Alexander Isak, who won Premier League Player of the Month in December over Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah, highlights the double standard that the Egyptian forward faces in Europe.

Salah has played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s season’s success so far, enjoying a record-breaking month in December.

Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League and the Champions League, enjoying an incredible dominance under Arne Slot.



Isak won Premier League Player of the Month for December over Salah despite the Egyptians’ record-breaking performance for Liverpool.

Exclusive interview: Accrington Stanley Seamus Conneely “It wasn’t long until the WhatsApp group was pinging”	Exclusive interview: Accrington Stanley captain Seamus Conneely – “It wasn’t long until the WhatsApp group was pinging”	Liverpool transfer news LIVE: New club chasing Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott alert, Kimmich move

The Egypt captain broke the record for the most goal contributions in a single month in Premier League history with seven goals and seven assists

Alexander Isak was named December's Player of the Month despite Mohamed Salah breaking the record for the most goal contributions in a single month in Premier League history ?? pic.twitter.com/SiQ9F2PONe

— OneFootball (@OneFootball) January 10, 2025

Back in 2022, the Athletic reported the culmination of stats to explain how Salah receives the least fouls compared to other Premier League attackers
For more news relating to Newcastle United, visit our sister site NUFC Latest Live.