Rise of a Football God

29th April, 2025…

The Fulham players had just 2 days of rest to recover from their FA Cup semifinal game against Newcastle and prepare for their premier league clash against Southampton in St. Mary's Stadium.

That evening, just as the Fulham squad took a trip to Southampton, the Newcastle squad also welcomed Ipswich Town in their St. James' Park.

And then, in another cool evening in different parts of Fulham, the referee's whistle sounded, signaling the start of 2 football games.

Southampton vs Fulham was a one-way ticket, premier league fans already knew the outcome of the game from the beginning and 90 minutes later, the outcome did not deviate from expectations.

For this game, Coach Marco Silva had the privilege of resting a few of his star players after the grueling game in St. James Park but still, Fulham went all out, blowing away the team trailing at the bottom of the premier league table.

Sam played only 45 minutes of this game but that was enough time for him to ditch out enough damage, grabbing 2 goals and an assist.

Raul Jimenez grabbed the 3rd goal for Fulham, while Alex Iwobi completed the job with an acrobatic finish in the 2nd half to complete a comfortable routine 0-4 win for Fulham as they secured all 3 points.

The game didn't deviate from expectations, making it just so-so to premier league fans but the other game that was played that evening in the premier league brought a lot of drama and excitement with it.

Seemingly in an anger fit after losing agonizingly last time out to Fulham in the FA Cup, an aggressive Newcastle squad tore Ipswich Town to shreds at home, recording a crazy 7-1 victory against the visitors.

Alexander Isak won the man of the match award after his impressive 4-goal display as his offensive play was just too much for the visitors to handle.

All 4 of his goals came in the first half, dooming Ipswich Town to a humiliating defeat early on.

The first one came as early as the 7th minute as the tall and lanky striker took the ball from an Anthony Gordon lateral pass, showing his quick feet as he teased and dazzled in the box, confusing the Ipswich Town defenders before sneaking a shot into the bottom right corner, beating the goalkeeper.

His second goal came just 6 minutes later in the 13th minute as lashing into an Anthony Gordon cross, he whipped a powerful volleyed shot inside the net with his left foot. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire

His third goal was another incredible volley that came in the 18th minute.

This time, the lobbed pass came from Joelinton, the Newcastle midfielder and the in-form striker improvised, shifting away from his marker, jumping and throwing himself at the ball as he executed an incredible scissor kick.

The Ipswich Town goalkeeper was left rooted to one spot, left ball-watching as the ball was rifled into his net.

By then, the home supporters in St. James' Park were already screaming their striker's name at the top of their lungs even as they sang praises of him.

The 4th goal took longer before it materialized but in the 41st minute of the game, Alexander Isak rounded up a crazy first half performance, jumping above everyone else in the box to lash into a corner kick, powering a header into the net.

4 goals in 41 minutes!

By then, this striker felt like a god of football.

Charging towards the corner flag, he slid on his knees in celebration, slapping his chest repeatedly as his passion for the game was displayed in its full glory.

In the second half, Isak's influence waned as a player was tasked to man-mark him but not done yet, Newcastle ditched damage through other players.

In the 60th minute, the English winger, Anthony Gordon got his name on the scoresheet after a dizzying solo run from midfield, setting St. James' Park off again.

In the 66th minute, Tonali, the Newcastle midfielder made it 6 nil as he launched a powerful long-range shot into the top left corner, beating the Ipswich Town goalkeeper who was having a horrible game.

And then, in the 78th minute, the substitute, Almiron rubbed salt to Ipswich Town injuries, scoring from a header to make it 7-0.

Ipswich Town scored late in additional time but it was just a consolation, Newcastle still registered a crazy win at home.

After their loss last time out against Fulham right here at home, the Newcastle fans felt vindicated as they were all left happy after the game.

And with that, the premier league table was updated again.

(Premier league:)

(Matchday 34 of 38:)

(Newcastle 7-1 Ipswich Town)

(Date: 29th April, 2025)

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(Southampton 0-4 Fulham)

(Date: 29th April, 2025)

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(Updated premier league table standings:)

(2. Fulham GP: 34/ W:26/ D:5/ L:3/ Pts: 84)

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(9. Newcastle GP: 34/ W:13/ D:11/ L:10/ Pts: 50)

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"Max, what do you think about matchday 34 of the English premier league?"

Hearing that question from the show's host, Max, the premier league pundit chuckled. "Like before, the highlight is Fulham".

"Not Newcastle?"

Max chuckled again. "Not the game itself, but the milestone. With that victory against Southampton, Fulham are now within 2 points of the top of the premier league and not just that, it's their total points".

"Fulham have been crazy this season man, that's 84 points. Before the end of the season, they'll surely get at least 90 points".

"I mean, come on, do you know what that means?"

"No matter what happens on final matchday, even if they end up losing the premier league title to Liverpool, Fulham have achieved a feat that's worth respecting. They played an unbelievable campaign!"

"And yes, Newcastle's thrashing of Ipswich Town is a highlight too, Alexander Isak especially. That guy was angry today". He laughed.

"But to me, none of these are the true highlights, the true highlight of football in this period is tomorrow's game," Max grinned. "Tomorrow's UEFA champions league semifinal clash".

"Ah, yes!" Charles grinned at the camera also. "Tomorrow is the much-anticipated semifinal fixture of the champions league!"

"After an incredible season, Liverpool made it to the semifinal of Europe's elite club competition and tomorrow, they'll be playing the first leg of a blockbuster encounter against FC Barcelona!"