Howe’s side know a win at St James’ Park against Everton would effectively guarantee a top-five finish. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Away from the kit launch and more pressing matters concern the fitness of key players - particularly Alexander Isak. The striker wasn't pictured in a series of training images released by Newcastle yesterday as he continues to try and overcome a groin injury that ruled him out of the Arsenal clash.

It is a sliding doors moment for Newcastle United. Win against Everton on Sunday and their recruitment drive will be turbocharged by qualifying for the Champions League. Defeat and, as Eddie Howe admits,