Newcastle United have a problem with their big-name players. And as we arrive in December, the evidence is clear. None of them are playing well, none of them look like the same players they were last season and none of them are justifying the hype that surrounds them.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will have to wait and see whether Alexander-Isak will be fit to face Liverpool, with the Magpies already without three players

Alexander Isak has provided an update on his fitness ahead of Newcastle United’s match against Liverpool at St James’ Park.

Alexander Isak was subbed off midway through the first half after the Newcastle striker appeared to pick up a hip injury against Crystal Palace. The Sweden international was named in the starting XI for Saturday afternoon’s clash at Selhurst Park as Newcastle looked to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to West Ham on Monday.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed the latest on striker Alexander Isak ahead of Wednesday's clash against Liverpool. The striker came off during the first-half of Newcastle’s 1-1 draw away at Crystal Palace on Saturday.