Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was "frustrated" during his side's 2-0 defeat against Liverpool. He could do nothing and the Magpies badly missed Alexander Isak in attack.

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.

The Magpies stand just 180 minutes away from another Wembley trip, although in their way this weekend are Brighton and Hove Albion - a team that have already won at St James’ Park this season. Fabian Hurzeler’s side will provide the sternest test of Newcastle’s FA Cup credentials this season following two matches against lower league opposition.

The forward wasn't involved at Anfield as Liverpool hosted Newcastle - but fans of the Magpies will be more concerned about next month's meeting in the Carabao Cup final.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is unsure whether he will have his top scorer Alexander Isak available for Sunday's FA Cup fifth round match against Brighton, but is positive the striker is not facing a long layoff.

Alexander Isak’s groin injury is not serious, but Eddie Howe will not be taking any risks with his in-form striker, confirms the Newcastle manager. The Swedish star missed the Magpie’s defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday,

Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle are not a one-man team as they sweat on the fitness of star striker Alexander Isak with the Carabao Cup final looming. The 25-year-old Sweden international, who has 21 goals to his name so far this season,