Gordon clearly has the backing of his head coach to succeed as Isak’s deputy as part of a new and exciting front three. With Harvey Barnes on one side and Anthony Elanga on the other, the Magpies have one of the quickest attacking line-ups in the whole of the Premier League, aided greatly by the addition of Elanga.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has effectively dismissed suggestions that he was told by Alexander Isak a fortnight before the end of the season that he wanted to leave the club. Claims from Athletic journalist David Ornstein have circulated on social media that Isak's intentions were well known behind the scenes as early as one year ago.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been asked about claims that Alexander Isak told him he wanted to leave the club a fortnight before the end of the season

Sure enough Ryan Gravenberch’s early booking for a wince-inducing tackle on Bruno Guimarães set the tone as this rerun of last season’s Carabao Cup final opened at an almost anarchic 100 miles per hour.

Latest transfer news as Jack Grealish is linked with Everton, Thomas Frank gives an update on Son Heung-min's future and Joao Felix leaves Chelsea for Al-Nassr

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has already chosen his preferred position for Jacob Ramsey if he's signed from Aston Villa.

It seems a long time since the final ball was kicked last season for Newcastle United against Everton on May 28th 2025. I remember how I felt. Despite the defeat I felt elated. We’d done the ...

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