‘He's the best in England’ - Mikel Obi snubs Haaland, Salah, names best striker in EPL this season

This season Isak has been instrumental for Newcastle as they challenge for a European qualification spot in the EPL.

The Newcastle forward led his team to lifting the Carabao Cup in Wembley on Sunday evening after 70 years

The Swedish international scored his team’s winning goal in the final as Newcastle defeated Liverpool 2-1.

Former Nigerian captain Mikel Obi has claimed that Isak is the best striker in the EPL this season.

During an interview with SkySports, Mikel was asked about the best striker in the Premier League and he picked Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. 

He stated that "There is one that played for Newcastle. I think right now he's the best in England. His numbers are certainly fantastic."

The former Chelsea star snubbed the likes of Mohamed Salah, who is currently the EPL’s highest goalscorer with 27 goals and Erling Haaland, who has 21 goals.

This season Isak has scored 19 goals and provided five assists for Newcastle, with the team currently sitting sixth on the table, one point behind Manchester City.

As the season progresses, he will be looking to add to his goal tally and help his team qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season.