Newcastle United are soldiering on bravely with the finish line in sight - but the reality of the Magpies' current situation is there for all to see. Eddie Howe is working with a threadbare squad - one that has not been strengthened in close to two years - and the fact a second place finish was on the cards with two games remaining is somewhat of a miracle.

Eddie Howe says he is unable to guarantee Alexander Isak will be at Newcastle next season. Isak has again topped the club's scoring charts this season with 27 goals in 41 matches, but missed Sunday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal with a groin injury.