The young England winger was deployed up front against Man City on Saturday, stepping into Isak's shoes after suffering a fractured toe. Gordon shone up top, slotting home a penalty that earned the Magpies a 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

Anthony Gordon could be set for an extended spell as an emergency striker with Newcastle team-mate Alexander Isak facing the prospect of being sidelined until after the international break.

With both Isak and Callum Wilson out, summer arrival William Osula is likely to see increased minutes after making his Newcastle debut in a 3-1 loss to Fulham last weekend. Howe suggested the 21-year-old has settled in “really well” after joining from Sheffield United in August.

Eddie Howe has revealed that Alexander Isak is a major injury doubt for Newcastle United ’s Premier League clash against Manchester City on Saturday. Isak has scored just one goal in five Premier League games this season and failed to register a shot on target in Newcastle’s 3-1 defeat to Fulham last weekend.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is a major doubt for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City. Eddie Howe confirmed the forward is nursing a broken toe and could miss the visit of the champions, with fellow striker Callum Wilson also ruled out.

A major injury update on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has emerged after the 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

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Anthony Gordon excelled for Newcastle in a central striking role during the Magpies' 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday, and the winger has been tipped to make the position his own

Gordon started up front in Alexander Isak’s absence and scored the equaliser from the penalty spot as the two teams played out a 1-1 draw St James’ Park. Speaking to Premier L