Progress on the pitch is one thing but everyone needs to be pulling in the same direction behind the scenes if they are to achieve their goals

Eddie Howe has issued an update on Alexander Isak after the Newcastle striker suffered an injury ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game against Fulham. Reports first emerged on Thursday that the influential Sweden international was a doubt for the weekend trip to Craven Cottage after sustaining an issue with his foot this week.

Newcastle are striving to close the gap on Man City and Arsenal – Eddie Howe - The Magpies go into this weekend’s fixtures sitting third in the Premier League table.