Eddie Howe is, rightly, talked about in the same breath as Newcastle United’s legendary managers Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson, but is in a position to prove he is better than them both.

Newcastle United can extend their winning run to a remarkable 10 games with a win against Eddie Howe's old side Bournemouth on Saturday - but this could also be one of their toughest challenges in recent weeks.

Newcastle United striker Garang Kuol is facing an uncertain future on Tyneside after limited opportunities so far this season.

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

"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."

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,

Eddie Howe has warned there could be more short-term pain as Newcastle attempt to establish themselves as a consistent force in both the Premier League and Europe. The Magpies will head into Saturday’s clash with head coach Howe’s former club Bournemouth sitting fourth in the table after a run of nine successive victories in all competitions and threatening to repeat their charge into the Champions League places two seasons ago.

Eddie Howe watched on at St James’ Park as his Newcastle United team won 3-0 against Wolves. That made it nine wins in a row. Wolves the latest to go on the end of that ever growing list. Eddie Howe was delighted with the victory and the way his team approached the game,