'Evidence of just how much Newcastle rely on Isak'

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe's lack of cover for main striker Alexander Isak was brutally exposed in the draw at Everton. Howe's side had 67.9% possession in the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park but, coupled with Anthony Gordon's first-half penalty miss, could not break through as Sean Dyche's struggling side earned their first Premier League clean sheet this season. Isak is currently missing with a toe injury with no guarantee of a return after the international break while injury-plagued Callum Wilson has had yet another prolonged spell on the sidelines.