Overview

• Alexander Isak missed Newcastle's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal due to groin discomfort, a recurrence of an earlier injury this season.
• Eddie Howe stated that Isak's availability for the crucial Everton game will depend on his response to treatment in the coming days.
• Newcastle have struggled in Isak's absence this season, failing to win any of the four Premier League matches he has missed and scoring only once in those games.
• Isak has scored 25 goals in all competitions this season, underlining his importance to Newcastle's attack and their Champions League ambitions.
• Newcastle must secure a victory against Everton to guarantee a Champions League spot, with the financial and competitive stakes tied to Isak's potential return.