Alexander Isak injury update as Eddie Howe confirms ‘devastating’ Newcastle blow - Howe accepted it had been a tough week after Lewis Hall was ruled out of the rest of the season and Anthony Gordon was banned for three matches,

Eddie Howe issues new striker update as Carabao Cup final looms - Magpies leading scorer missed recent Liverpool clash and was also forced off in Brighton FA Cup defeat

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak has ‘trained every day this week’ and is ‘fine’ to play in Newcastle United’s clash with West Ham on Monday night. Isak was spotted with heavy strapping below his right knee in training during the week – but that has been the case for much of the season.