Newcastle's winning run came to an end and they can have few complaints - Chris Waugh analyses a first defeat in 2025

Eddie Howe hailed Alexander Isak’s quality after seeing the Sweden international fire Newcastle into the Premier League’s top four. Isak became the first Magpies player to score in eight successive Premier League games as he took his tally for the season to 17 – 16 of them in his last 16 games – with a double in Wednesday night’s 3-0 win over Wolves.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak is expected to be fit for Newcastle United’s home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night. Isak, who has scored in seven consecutive Premier League games for Newcastle,

Eddie Howe has confirmed the latest on Alexander Isak ’s fitness ahead of Newcastle ’s Premier League meeting with Wolves on Wednesday night. The striker is in red-hot form this season, scoring in eight consecutive games as Howe’s side continue to impress.

Howe was speaking ahead of tomorrow's clash with Bournemouth. He said, "I think from our viewpoint we could not regard Alex highly enough, his contribution this season has been immense especially recently.

Newcastle United supporters watched with glee as the Swede netted for the eight consecutive top-flight fixture in a row. His brace helped the Magpies down Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 at St James’ Park.

But Isak provided a constant threat all evening and was more than deserving of his double, which when he latched onto a pinpoint pass from Bruno Guimaraes before cooly slotting ho