Eddie Howe takes his Newcastle United side to Old Trafford on Monday evening knowing his starting XI all but picks himself. With Tino Livramento attempting to shake off a festive illness, the right-back position looks the only real point of contention for the Magpies as they look for their fifth consecutive win in recent weeks.

Alexander Isak has been in electric form at Newcastle and manager Eddie Howe believes the Swede still has more to give as his stock continues to rise with the Magpies

Eddie Howe has stood up for Jason Tindall and insists Newcastle United players were “protecting each other” at half-time of the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, when a melee involving up to 20 people broke out in the tunnel.

Alexander Isak has scored seven goals in his last nine Premier League games and Eddie Howe admits he is still pushing his star striker to improve even further.

Alexander Isak is rapidly turning into one of the most coveted players in Europe but Newcastle United will resist any attempt to lure him away with a record price tag in excess of £150 million put on the Sweden international.

Eddie Howe says ‘a lot more to come’ from Newcastle striker Alexander Isak - The 25-year-old has scored in each of his last five Premier League games.