Ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool in two weeks' time, the Magpies have plenty to contend with, particularly following a dramatic FA Cup defeat at St James' Park on Sunday

Eddie Howe has offered an injury update on star forward Alexander Isak ahead of Newcastle taking on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in the middle of next month.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has provided an update on Alexander Isak’s fitness ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Isak missed Newcastle’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday with a slight groin problem but returned to the starting lineup for their dramatic FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton on Sunday.

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Eddie Howe has been quizzed on Alexander Isak. Newcastle United playing Brighton this Sunday afternoon, then West Ham eight days later (Monday 10 March), before then the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday 16 March.

The forward wasn't involved at Anfield as Liverpool hosted Newcastle - but fans of the Magpies will be more concerned about next month's meeting in the Carabao Cup final.