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Howe Backs Goal-Shy Newcastle to Find Their 'X Factor' After Isak Exit

Howe says a late rebuild and an untimely injury explain the slow scoring start.

Eddie Howe's Newcastle are struggling for goals following the departure of Alexander Isak

Overview

  • Newcastle have just three Premier League goals in five matches, sit 13th, and have won only one of six games in all competitions despite four clean sheets.
  • Alexander Isak’s British‑record £125m move to Liverpool on deadline day ended a protracted saga that reshaped Newcastle’s attack.
  • Nick Woltemade joined for a club‑record £69m, scored on his debut against Wolves, and is adjusting to the Premier League after arriving late in the window.
  • Yoane Wissa signed for about £55m from Brentford but has yet to debut due to a knee injury sustained on DR Congo duty.
  • Howe insists comparisons between Woltemade and Isak are unfair, says the team will build partnerships as they play, and begins the League Cup defence at Bradford on Wednesday.