Eddie Howe has offered an injury update on star forward Alexander Isak ahead of Newcastle taking on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in the middle of next month.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has reiterated he won't take any risks with Alexander Isak after the striker missed the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool earlier this week. Arne Slot's side extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister,

Stick with us throughout the morning as we bring you every word from Howe as United look to keep their duel Wembley plan alive. Everything Howe had to say on injuries! We are always pushing. Always wanting more. The challenge for us is to be still in all competitions after this weekend. We want to give everything to try and get to the next round.