Alexander Isak’s availability for Newcastle United’s decisive clash with Everton remains uncertain, but there is cautious optimism after a key development this week.

Eddie Howe and David Moyes both have significant injury concerns to deal with ahead of their meeting at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United chiefs hope that qualifying for the Champions League will quash any talk of Alexander Isak leaving this summer. There was a tense moment in Sunday's post-game Press conference in which Eddie Howe was asked if he could guarantee Isak would be wearing a black and white shirt next season.