Those include goal talisman Alexander Isak and Dutch defender Sven Botman, who were both left nursing injuries in midweek. Joe Willock was another to come off early, while Howe also has plenty of long-term injuries to consider. Here's the latest situation ahead of Sunday's Cup test.

Newcastle United chiefs will not have failed to notice Erling Haaland's Manchester City mega deal as they made their way into work on Friday morning. The fact that the Norwegian international is now tied down to a nine-and-a-half-year deal not only gives City a major lift as their title hopes fade,

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Alexander Isak is part of Newcastle United’s squad for tonight’s Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers. There had been some slight doubt surrounding the Sweden international after he was rested for Sunday’s 3-1 FA Cup third round victory over Bromley after feeling tightness in his hamstring.