Eddie Howe's pre-match press conference for the Liverpool game was dominated by the Alexander Isak situation, but the Newcastle manager also had some good news about Joe Willock

Waugh: Howe was afforded an extension under Dan Ashworth during the summer of 2022 and, in secret, he was given another deal the following off-season. That was only revealed in July last year by Eales when he was asked directly by The Athletic during a video call with reporters.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he would not hesitate to "trust" Alexander Isak with the responsibility of leading the line in his attack. Isak stated that trust had been broken between himself and the club over "promises" that were never fulfilled by posting: "When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue."