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Isak's perfect response and Saint-Maximin handed opportunity as Howe admits Newcastle 'temptation'

Alexander Isak and Allan Saint-Maximin will be hopeful of returning to the Newcastle United starting XI after Eddie Howe admitted there is 'always temptation' to use players of their quality from the outset.

Both Isak and Saint-Maximin have returned from injury to find Newcastle on a fantastic run of form, with Howe subsequently reluctant to make too many changes to a winning side.

Speaking before Sunday's 1-0 win over Fulham, Howe admitted the consistency of his team means both attackers will have to settle for places on the bench at present. "There’s always temptation as they’re top quality players but we always wanted that consistency of selection that we feel has benefitted us this year," the Newcastle boss said.

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