Eddie Howe will start Monday with a clean slate and tell each player that this week's training schedule is their opportunity to win a place in his Southampton team

Arsenal have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, with Newcastle United reportedly increasing their asking price amid his immense recent form. The Sweden international has been on Arsenal’s radar for several years and his situation at St James’ Park is being monitored by the Gunners’ hierarchy as they look to sign a new centre forward.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak is expected to be fit for Newcastle United’s home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night. Isak, who has scored in seven consecutive Premier League games for Newcastle,

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Former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood has urged Alexander Isak to stay at Newcastle United - telling the forward he will never play in front of a "better" fanbase than those at St James' Park. Isak, 25, has been in sensational form for the Magpies this season, scoring 15 goals in 19 Premier League games.

Alexander Isak scored for the eighth straight Premier League game Wednesday to propel Newcastle into the top four.

Isak has scored 12 goals since December, the highest figure in any of Europe's top five leagues, leading some to say he's the best striker on the continent right now. This perfectly timed turn and finish shows that his goals are not just tap-ins either.

EDDIE HOWE admits Alexander Isak “suffered” in Newcastle United ’s 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth – but felt the striker was far from the only player to underperform as the Magpies’ nine-game winning run came crashing to an end.

Alexander Isak is part of Newcastle United’s squad for tonight’s Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers. There had been some slight doubt surrounding the Sweden international after he was rested for Sunday’s 3-1 FA Cup third round victory over Bromley after feeling tightness in his hamstring.