The England striker will need time to get back to full fitness, but with Isak in top form and expected to be back soon his opportunities are likely to be limited. Newcastle fans will be hopeful that Isak was the missing piece tonight as they look ahead to a trip to Wembley on 16 March for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.

On his current trajectory -- and assuming he plays every minute available to him -- Mohamed Salah will better that mark some time in the second half of Liverpool's home game against West Ham. In April.

Newcastle tries to crack into the Top 4 when they take a shot at the top team in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Newcastle's Callum Wilson reacts after missing a chance during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Pho

Virgil van Dijk on Liverpool's 2-0 win over Newcastle at Anfield in the Premier League

Since losing their first Premier League home game against Newcastle 2-0 in April 1994, Liverpool are unbeaten in their past 28 against the Magpies at Anfield in the competition (W23 D5). Meanwhile, Newcastle are winless in 16 Premier League games against the Reds,

Arsenal can trim the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool down to just four points on Saturday as they welcome West Ham to the Emirates Stadium. Racked by injuries up front, Mikel Arteta's side had to dig deep last time out,

Arsenal could find themselves 11 points off the pace in the Premier League if Liverpool beat Manchester City after a loss to West Ham.

Manchester City ta yi rashin nasara da ci 2-0 a hannun Liverpool a wasan Premier League da suka buga ranar Lahadi a Etihad.

Fans tuning in for Premier League action this weekend might be surprised that there aren't any league games taking place.