Newcastle's form has dramatically improved once Eddie Howe was finally prepared to unleash Sandro Tonali as his number six.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak is expected to be fit for Newcastle United’s home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night. Isak, who has scored in seven consecutive Premier League games for Newcastle,

Howe confirmed Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy are expected to be fine after being rested for Sunday's FA Cup win over Bromley, while Alexander Isak will train today for the first time since last week's win at Arsenal. However, Harvey Barnes is ruled out for "around a month" with a thigh injury.

The Premier League's in-form sides go head to head at St James' Park when Bournemouth arrives this weekend, but United have the upper hand

Nick Pope is “not far away” from returning, but Eddie Howe is still hopeful that Martin Dubravka can be convinced to stay at Newcastle United beyond January. Dubravka is entering the final six months of his Newcastle contract and is receiving strong interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab.

"There's a lot to be positive about and a lot to improve." On Alexander Isak: "It is one of his biggest strengths - his composure and level of finishing is at the highest level. He has the extra second of composure that players at the top level have."

NUFC head coach Eddie Howe speaks as he prepares his side for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers

Eddie Howe hailed Alexander Isak’s quality after seeing the Sweden international fire Newcastle into the Premier League’s top four. Isak became the first Magpies player to score in eight successive Premier League games as he took his tally for the season to 17 – 16 of them in his last 16 games – with a double in Wednesday night’s 3-0 win over Wolves.

Lewis Miley will not be leaving Newcastle United on loan this month – but Eddie Howe has a warning for the Magpies midfielder.

LONDON – Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe admitted his side were not at their best, but could not be too critical after a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a ninth victory in succession in all competitions.

Isak starred as Newcastle beat Arsenal 2-0 last week in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, scoring once while teeing up the other for Anthony Gordon. The Sweden international, however, was substituted just after the hour mark against the Gunners with what Newcastle manager Howe would later confirm was a tight hamstring.