Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna saw his team taught some harsh lessons as their defensive errors were clinically punished by a Newcastle United side that thrashed them 4-0 at home in the Premier League on Saturday.

Ipswich kicked off, yet the ball ended up in the home side’s net inside just 26 seconds. Newcastle took at throw-in from their left-back position, Fabian Schar lofted a ball forward to play Jacob Murphy in down the right, he crossed, Sam Morsy only half-cleared, and Isak lashed a finish into the ground and beyond Arijanet Muric.

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna says his side needed better "game management" and more "resilience" after their 4-0 loss to Newcastle.

IPSWICH, England (Reuters) -Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak bagged a hat-trick as his side thrashed Ipswich Town 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, with two of the goals arriving as early Christmas gifts from the hapless home defence.

Following a VAR review, Alexander Isak's goal counts to give Newcastle an early 1-0 lead over Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Ipswich Town conceded after only 26 seconds, despite kicking-off themselves. That set the tone for a truly miserable performance as they suffered their heaviest defeat of the season, losing 4-0 at home to Newcastle.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak bagged a hat-trick as his side thrashed Ipswich Town 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, with two of the goals arriving as early Christmas gifts from the hapless home defence.