Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has provided a positive update in regards to star striker Alexander Isak. The Sweden international has missed Newcastle’s last three games due to a broke toe but the Fantasy Premier League ( FPL) favourite could return for the club’s clash with Brighton on Saturday.

Kieran Trippier will miss the remainder of Newcastle United’s October fixtures with a hamstring problem, but Alexander Isak is set to return against Brighton & Hove Albion. Trippier was forced off in the 71st minute of Newcastle’s 0-0 draw at Everton before the international break and will be out for “a few weeks”,

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that Alexander Isak is set to be involved this weekend against Brighton, and Callum Wilson is close to a return. Isak has been out with a broken toe for three games but has been back in training and is due to return to the Magpies team as long as he comes through training with no problems on Friday.

Newcastle United return to Premier League action on Saturday as they host Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park for the first match following the latest international break. Both teams are level on points (12) sitting 6th and 7th in the Premier League table through the first seven games of the season.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has revealed he was not contacted by the Football Association over the England manager position prior to Thomas Tuchel's hiring on Wednesday.

It might be a 'simple' case of one in, one out for Eddie Howe and Newcastle United as he makes the final preparations for today's Premier League game with Brighton and Hove Albion. The Magpies boss has seen his international players return unscathed from their efforts with their respective countries,

Eddie Howe says his focus is on lifting a trophy with Newcastle - The 46-year-old has not ruled out taking on the England job one day.