Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed Alexander Isak has been playing with a knee injury this season.

Howe insists he's happy with the Swede, despite his inconsistent form.

“I look at his last perf

“I think he linked play really well for us. As a team, we didn't really click in the final third. That's pretty obvious. He has been feeling his knee slightly in the last few weeks.

"He's had an ongoing knee issue that we've been trying to manage. I'm really pleased with him. I think he's an outstanding talent."