Newcastle United have a problem with their big-names 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 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.

Alexander Isak had claimed he would be fit for Newcastle United's Premier League clash at home to Liverpool on Wednesday

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted Alexander Isak is a doubt for Wednesday night's game with Liverpool. The striker was forced off against Crystal Palace.

Alexander Isak has not trained since taking a ‘knock to his hip’ against Crystal Palace but has not yet been ruled out of Newcastle’s clash with Liverpool on Wednesday night. The Sweden international only played 22 minutes of the 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park,