Isak himself was quick to praise his Magpies teammates following their win on Saturday – their sixth in a row in all competitions.
Aside from Isak's goals, Sandro Tonali's deep role alongside midfield teammates Joelinton and Guimaraes has been pivotal to Newcastle's comeback, as has the form of Gordon, Murphy and left-back Lewis Hall.
Martin Dubravka replaced injured first-choice keeper Nick Pope, while Sven Botman – integral to the Magpies' fourth-placed finish in 2022-23 – produced an assured performance against Tottenham in his first appearance since recovering from injury. Serious knee injury.
“It's a collective thing,” Isaac told the BBC. “I look at the players playing, everyone looks strong and confident.
“That's a big reason why we do so well. When you win, you gain confidence.”
A fifth-placed Premier League finish could be enough to secure a Champions League place in the 2025-26 season, but Isak and his teammates are reluctant to focus on the table at this stage of the season.
“We shouldn't talk too much about where we should finish,” the striker said. “We're just aiming for the highest possible level.
“We've been on the run now – and we're looking forward to continuing it.”