Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak's excellent form is the reason behind his start at Aston Villa this afternoon. The Magpies record signing has scored eight goals in 13 appearances this season and is one of the in-form payers in the division.
However, fellow Newcastle striker Callum Wilson is also in a rich vein of form with three goals and an assist in his last three games. It's a welcome headache for Howe, who has not had both strikers fit at the same time for the majority of the campaign.
Isak just gets the nod from Howe this afternoon at Villa Park but the Magpies head coach is excited to have options available to him.
