Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth (kick-off 12:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe praised the "composure and finishing" of Alexander Isak, who scored twice in a 3-0 win against Wolves that saw the Magpies in their ninth game in a row in the .

Eddie Howe has revealed that Alexander Isak will miss Newcastle United ’s FA Cup clash against Bromley through injury. Isak is arguably one of the best strikers in the world right now, having recorded 19 goals and five assists in 28 appearances for club and country this season.

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Isak has scored 15 goals in 22 appearances in all competitions this season and assisted four. Last season he netted 25 across 40 games, so the striker is on track to surpass that tally.

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe admitted his side were not at their best but could not be too critical after a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a ninth victory in succession in all competitions.

LONDON – Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe admitted his side were not at their best, but could not be too critical after a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a ninth victory in succession in all competitions.

Newcastle United made it nine wins in a row in all competitions with a 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park.

The stats say it all. Not only is Isak United's top goalscorer, with his double against Wolves taking him to 17 for the season in all competitions, but he is also third on the club's Premier League assist record for the season, with his five contributions coming behind just Jacob Murphy (7) and Bruno Guimaraes (6).

"There's a lot to be positive about and a lot to improve." On Alexander Isak: "It is one of his biggest strengths - his composure and level of finishing is at the highest level. He has the extra second of composure that players at the top level have."