Newcastle United

New signing Alexander Isak has been handed his home debut ahead of Newcastle United's Premier League visit of Crystal Palace this afternoon (kick-off 3pm ...

[Chris Wood](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/chris-wood/) and [Jacob Murphy](/teams/first-team/jacob-murphy). [Nick Pope](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/nick-pope/) continues in-between the sticks. [Karl Darlow](/teams/first-team/karl-darlow), [Javier Manquillo](/teams/first-team/javier-manquillo), [Jamaal Lascelles](/teams/first-team/jamaal-lascelles), [Dan Burn], [Jamal Lewis](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/jamal-lewis/), [Matt Ritchie](/teams/first-team/matt-ritchie), Elliot Anderson, [Jacob Murphy](/teams/first-team/jacob-murphy), [Chris Wood](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/chris-wood/). [Nick Pope](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/nick-pope/), [Kieran Trippier](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/kieran-trippier/) (c), [Fabian Schär](/teams/first-team/fabian-schaer), [Sven Botman](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/sven-botman/), [Matt Targett](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/matt-targett/), [Sean Longstaff](/teams/first-team/sean-longstaff), [Joelinton](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joelinton/), [Joe Willock](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joe-willock/), [Miguel Almirón](/teams/first-team/miguel-almiron), [Ryan Fraser](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/ryan-fraser/), Alexander Isak. [Karl Darlow](/teams/first-team/karl-darlow), [Javier Manquillo](/teams/first-team/javier-manquillo), [Matt Ritchie](/teams/first-team/matt-ritchie) and [Jamal Lewis](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/jamal-lewis/) make up the remainder of the substitutes' bench. James' Park bow against Patrick Vieira's side, with Eddie Howe making two changes from their midweek defeat against Jürgen Klopp's Reds. [Sean Longstaff](/teams/first-team/sean-longstaff), [Joelinton](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joelinton/) and [Joe Willock](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joe-willock/) are situated in the middle of the park, while [Miguel Almirón](/teams/first-team/miguel-almiron) - who scored the winner in their recent encounter with the Eagles in April - and [Ryan Fraser](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/ryan-fraser/), will aim to provide attacking support for Isak. [Fabian Schär](/teams/first-team/fabian-schaer) and [Sven Botman](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/sven-botman/) both return to the starting line-up in place of [Jamaal Lascelles](/teams/first-team/jamaal-lascelles) and [Dan Burn], who revert to the bench, while [Kieran Trippier](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/kieran-trippier/) and [Matt Targett](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/matt-targett/) continue to occupy their respective flanks.

A pundit has sung the praises of Newcastle United's record signing Alexander Isak after he got on the scoresheet in his debut against Liverpool.

They were the finishes of a high-quality centre-forward. [Newcastle](https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united) came in for the striker on August 26 and managed to land him in a club-record deal. But the goal was ruled out for an incredibly close offside. This is £20m more than the Magpies spent on Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes in previous transfers. “The use of his pace, he’s a strong lad, great on the ball, aerial ability – and the finishes for the two goals. A pundit has sung the praises of Newcastle United’s record signing Alexander Isak after he got on the scoresheet in his debut against Liverpool.

Bruno Guimaraes and Allan Saint-Maximin have failed to prove their fitness in time to face Crystal Palace today.

[Callum Wilson](/topic/callum-wilson), who all missed the Liverpool game with hamstring problems. "We’re delighted to be back in front of our own supporters. "Our physical performance against Liverpool was excellent. [Newcastle United](/topic/newcastle-united) take on Patrick Vieira’s side at St James’s Park looking for their second win of the season. Club-record signing Alexander Isak scored on his debut at Anfield, and the £60million striker will lead the line against Palace. [1](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howes-delight-at-newcastle-united-loan-deal-3830056?itm_source=parsely-api)Eddie Howe's 'delight' at Newcastle United loan deal [2](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-flop-completes-permanent-deadline-day-move-after-years-in-transfer-limbo-3828372?itm_source=parsely-api)Newcastle United flop completes permanent deadline day move after years in transfer limbo [3](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howe-issues-newcastle-united-injury-update-on-bruno-guimaraes-allan-saint-maximin-and-callum-wilson-3828691?itm_source=parsely-api)Eddie Howe issues Newcastle United injury update on Bruno Guimaraes, Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson [4](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/bruno-guimaraes-and-six-players-out-for-newcastle-united-against-crystal-palace-heres-why-3830270?itm_source=parsely-api)Bruno Guimaraes and six players out for Newcastle United against Crystal Palace – here’s why [5](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howe-issues-newcastle-united-injury-update-on-bruno-guimaraes-and-allan-saint-maximin-3826695?itm_source=parsely-api)Eddie Howe issues Newcastle United injury update on Bruno Guimaraes and Allan Saint-Maximin

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has pointed to the Magpies' long-standing interest in him as the chief reason behind his switch to St. James' Park ...

“I think in some terms, it’s different from every other league. “I think it’s a mix of a really good project that I believe in and a great coach as well that believes in me. The Sweden international stressed that the higher tempo in the Premier League suits him well given his style of play as he is a straightforward player who prefers to take every chance coming his way.

The club's £60 million record signing lacked conviction in front of goal at an expectant St James' Park.

We struggled to get him in the game, but he’s barely trained with us and hasn’t been here a week yet. “The good thing is we are creating chances in every area of our performance, we just need to take them.” A contentious VAR call did not help, a goal ruled out in the second half when Joe Willock was judged by the video officials - and subsequently referee Michael Salisbury agreed - to have jumped into goalkeeper Vicente Guaita. Isak had another chance before the break, a tame side footed effort straight at the goalkeeper but others missed equally significant opportunities. There was only green grass in front of him as his long legs got up to a gallop. Crystal Palace missed some too, Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope making two brilliant saves, one each half to deny Jean-Phillipe Mateta and substitute Odsonne Edouard, but this was a game the Magpies should have won.

Newcastle United drew 0-0 at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League - but the game was marred by a shock referee call.

Talk of Tyneside fan group this evening released a statement in relation to the officiating in Newcastle v Palace. An own goal by Tyrick Mitchell was ruled out by referee Michael Salisbury after Joe Willock was adjudged to have fouled Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vincente Guaita. James Park on September 03, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has already written himself into the record books following his summer move to Preston North End.

It was 25 shots or 22 shots, something like that, and the lads are making unbelievable blocks on the edge of the box. “You can build from clean sheets, it gives you a chance to win the football match. “It’s a team effort to get a clean sheet but we know that we need to try to win these football matches if we’re going to go in the direction that we all want to go in.”

Newcastle United supporters were left furious after VAR denied the Magpies a second-half opener against Crystal Palace. Joe Willock was adjudged to have ...

Newcastle supporters were quick to point out the push on Willock, but VAR ruled the goal out. Newcastle United supporters were left furious after VAR denied the Magpies a second-half opener against Crystal Palace. Promoted Stories @StevenSmart75 said: "That's the worst decision yet absolute disgrace." @cal_broderick said: "That is the worst VAR decision I have seen, how does a foul on our player lead to a goal being disallowed?" @AidenA22 tweeted: "That’s an absolute joke of a decision mind, if it’s a foul it’s a penalty."

The Sweden international did not mark his home debut with a goal and missed a one on one with the goalkeeper during the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace. But Howe ...

I think he's done very well, but there's lots of improvement for us as a team to try to serve him." I thought the level of performance was very good today. "I thought we starved him of the ball a little bit in certain parts of the game. He said afterwards: "I really desperately wanted him to try to get on the ball more, especially in the attacking third. He came to life a little bit in the second half, there were certain moments of real quality. But Howe expects him to get better as the team get used to playing with him.