Newcastle United have been dealt several fresh injury concerns following their return to Premier League action against Brentford on Wednesday night.

Newcastle United's minimal transfer activity in recent windows is beginning to catch up with them as the business end of the campaign comes into view. This was summed up, both before and after, Wednesday's narrow win over Brentford,

Eddie Howe has confirmed that Alexander Isak was forced off during Newcastle United’s 2-1 win against Brentford on Wednesday night due to a groin injury. Isak opened the scoring at St James’ Park on the stroke of half time before Bryan Mbuemo pulled Brentford level from the penalty spot in the 66th minute.