Eddie Howe says Newcastle United will make a decision on Friday on Alexander Isak’s availability ahead of Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Fulham. The striker was forced off in last weekend’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers after going down injured,

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is a doubt for Saturday’s trip to Fulham which could see the Magpies go top of the Premier League. The 24-year-old suffered eye and foot injuries during last Sunday’s 2-1 win at Wolves and Anthony Gordon is standing by to deputise in a central role.

Newcastle United's ace Alexander Isak is facing uncertainty for the upcoming Fulham game on Saturday, with a last-minute fitness assessment on the cards ahead of their trip to London.

Eddie Howe admits he is concerned by Alexander Isak’s quiet start to the new Premier League season as he searches for ways to get his striker more involved.

Alexander Isak is an injury doubt for Newcastle game against Fulham this weekend after the striker suffered a fresh setback. The Sweden international was forced off at half-time with a facial injury during last weekend’s comeback win over Wolves. Isak sustained swelling around the eye but had been hoping to feature against the Cottagers.