In his absence, Newcastle slipped to a single goal defeat, having missed a number of first-half chances before being contained more comfortably in the second period. Callum Wilson led the line in Isak's absence, before being replaced by Will Osula late in the game.

Newcastle United have again been linked with a move for AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw - almost 12 months after Eddie Howe was quizzed on the defender.

The Sweden international was left of the squad for Newcastle’s 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday with a groin issue.