Lisab Issat Impresses in Bristol City's 4-1 Win Over Premier League Newcastle

Bristol City secured a surprising 4-1 victory against Premier League side Newcastle United in a pre-season friendly match on Wednesday. Lisab Issat, a former Maccabi Haifa player, started the game and played 73 minutes, helping Bristol City keep a clean sheet during his time on the pitch. Issat, now a regular starter for Bristol City, which finished mid-table in the Championship last season, completed 16 of 18 passes, cleared four balls, and covered 23.5 meters in dribbles, earning a solid performance rating of 6.7.

Newcastle fielded Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes in their starting lineup, with young striker Sean Nib also starting. Bristol City fans and commentators praised Issat's speed and stability in defense, with Katie Ann Fujil noting he adds a new dimension of pace to their backline. Another fan remarked that Issat plays with maturity beyond his years and compares favorably to Newcastle's 21-year-old defender Jamie Knight-Lebel.

Bristol City will continue their pre-season with friendlies against Plymouth and Exeter before opening their Championship campaign on August 15 against strong side Millwall.