John Barnes does not expect Eddie Howe to start Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson as a two-man attack at Newcastle United. Injuries forced the Toon boss into a rethink in the 1-0 win over Fulham last weekend.
As Bruno Guimaraes went off injured, and there was no midfield cover on the bench, Joelinton dropped into the engine room and Allan Saint-Maximin played out wide. Howe threw the kitchen sink at the Cottagers in pursuit of a win and, with 20 minutes remaining, brought on £58million man Isak.
The Swede played in an unfamiliar number 10 role but produced the goods with a last-minute winner to send St James’ Park into raptures. His combination with Wilson for the goal triggered talk of a possible strike partnership emerging.
