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Isak hopeful EFL Cup triumph brings further success for Newcastle

Isak hopeful EFL Cup triumph brings further success for Newcastle

Alexandr Isak is hopeful Newcastle United’s triumph in the EFL Cup will set the tone for further success in future, Afrosport reports. The 25-year-old Swede of Eritrean heritage was on target as the Magpies defeated the Reds 2-1 at Wembley in Sunday’s final to win their first major trophy in 56 years and their first domestic trophy in 70 years. That has been a very long wait...

FA Cup: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe gives update on Isak injury

FA Cup: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe gives update on Isak injury

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says the current injury of Alexander Isak is not long-term and could be in contention to play in this weekend’s FA Cup fifth round against Brighton & Hove Albion, Afrosport reports. The Swedish forward of Eritrean heritage missed the Magpies’ midweek fixture at Liverpool which ended in a 2-0 loss due to a groin injury. It has led to concerns about...

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‘Newcastle can’t risk losing Isak – Eddie Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says the club cannot afford to lose Alexander Isak after his performance in the 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final first leg win over Arsenal on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. The Swedish striker of Eritrean heritage opened the scoring at the Emirates Stadium for his 50th competitive goal for the Magpies in 89 appearances. Isak was taken off after 65 minutes and replaced...

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe denies contact with FA over England job

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe denies contact with FA over England job

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says he did not negotiate with the Football Association over England managerial position, Afrosport reports. The FA on Wednesday appointed former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as new head coach of the Three Lions following Gareth Southgate's resignation after their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. Meanwhile, the FA chief xxecutive Mark Bullingham said that the association has previously "interviewed approximately 10...

Newcastle United’s 2022-23 Premier League: Best player, best result & top scorer

Newcastle United’s 2022-23 Premier League: Best player, best result & top scorer

Many Newcastle fans were hopeful of a decent 2022–23 season following how the previous season ended, but none of them could have predicted how well it would eventually go. The Magpies regained their status as one of the "big boys" in the English Premier League, dispatching teams with ease and exhibiting some of the best football played across Europe. Eddie Howe guided Newcastle to the Carabao...