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.

EDDIE Howe jumped to the defence of Alexander Isak after the striker fired a blank against Brighton - though admitted his star frontman isn't at his best.

Newcastle United have been handed a major injury boost as Alexander Isak is set to return to action this weekend, but Kieran Trippier will miss the game with Brighton

Eddie Howe post-match reaction to Newcastle's defeat to Brighton.

Newcastle United suffered just their second defeat of the 2024-25 Premier League season after Danny Welbeck's first-half strike was enough to put the visitors ahead and seal all three points for Brighton at St James' Park.

Eddie Howe has defended Alexander Isak after the striker missed several chances in Newcastle United’s 1-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.

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.