Eddie Howe makes major Alexander Isak decision as Newcastle United starting XI v Fulham confirmed

Newcastle United will go top of the Premier League table if they defeat Fulham this afternoon. Eddie Howe’s side have won five-straight games at Craven Cottage and completed a league and cup treble over their hosts last season.

The Magpies defeated Wolves on Sunday courtesy of goals from Harvey Barnes and Fabian Schar, but were delivered a blow when Alexander Isak was taken off at half-time through injury. The Swedish international injured his eye and also had a toe injury to contend with, however, Howe has been able to pick him to start in the capital.

Isak has just one Premier League goal to his name so far this season, but enjoyed a fruitful spell away on international duty before their trip to Molineux. Isak retains his place in the starting XI for the clash with Fulham, but Howe has opted to make four changes from the side that started in the Black Country.

Kieran Trippier makes his first Premier League start of the season whilst Lloyd Kelly, Joe Willock and last weekend’s match winner Barnes come into the starting XI. Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Sean Longstaff and Jacob Murphy drop onto the bench.

Newcastle United starting XI: Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lloyd Kelly, Joe Willock Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon

Substitutes: Martin Dubravka, Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Emil Krafth, Sean Longstaff, Sandro Tonali, Miguel Almiron, Jacob Murphy, Will Osula