Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
Sport
Aaron Stokes

Why Wilson and Isak are unlikely to start together for Newcastle as striker battle continues

Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak continue to battle it out for the Newcastle United central striker role - and that may be the case for the foreseeable future after the Magpies got their campaign firmly back on track.

The attacking duo have been deployed together at times this season, usually when one has been introduced for the bench mid-game. In that scenario, Isak has been often played in behind Wilson in a 'Number 10' role, impressing when used in that position.

However, Isak looks to have cemented his place as Howe's go-to striker for the upcoming fixtures after a stellar showing and fine finish in the 2-1 win over Wolves on Sunday. Howe has since insisted he doesn't envisage starting both players together long-term.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.