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Lee Ryder

Alexander Isak lifts lid on fitness status after Eddie Howe explains Newcastle demand

Alexander Isak admits there is much more to come from him in a Newcastle United shirt and insists he can get even sharper in the last 13 matches of the season.

Isak missed a big chunk of the season after suffering a muscle injury last September but has fought his way back to fitness. Despite his early season troubles, he has now netted four Premier League goals in just six starts.

After the game, Eddie Howe clarified his remarks at Friday's press conference when he spoke about Isak not playing 90 minutes regularly. On Sunday he wanted to make it clear what he meant by his comments and said: "I need to clear this up. It was fit to play 90 minutes how I want him to play – and how I demand from my players."

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