"There's a lot to be positive about and a lot to improve." On Alexander Isak: "It is one of his biggest strengths - his composure and level of finishing is at the highest level. He has the extra second of composure that players at the top level have."

Newcastle's form has dramatically improved once Eddie Howe was finally prepared to unleash Sandro Tonali as his number six.

Newcastle United go in search of ten wins on the spin when Andoni Iraola’s side travel to the north east. The Magpies secured a sixth successive Premier League win on Wednesday night against Wolves and know that they must continue that streak if they want to keep hold of 4th place.

Newcastle took a massive step towards a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons with a hugely impressive semi-final first leg away win

Howe confirmed Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy are expected to be fine after being rested for Sunday's FA Cup win over Bromley, while Alexander Isak will train today for the first time since last week's win at Arsenal. However, Harvey Barnes is ruled out for "around a month" with a thigh injury.

Eddie Howe has warned there could be more short-term pain as Newcastle attempt to establish themselves as a consistent force in both the Premier League and Europe. The Magpies will head into Saturday’s clash with head coach Howe’s former club Bournemouth sitting fourth in the table after a run of nine successive victories in all competitions and threatening to repeat their charge into the Champions League places two seasons ago.

Eddie Howe watched on at St James’ Park as his Newcastle United team won 3-0 against Wolves. That made it nine wins in a row. Wolves the latest to go on the end of that ever growing list. Eddie Howe was delighted with the victory and the way his team approached the game,