Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton (kick-off 17: 30 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Eddie Howe delivers update on Newcastle striker before Everton clash - Magpies have been notably short on striking options of late with Callum Wilson also sidelined

The England number one will resume hostilities with his old foe again on Saturday - having had the last laugh twice last season

With both Isak and Wilson unavailable, Anthony Gordon is set to continue his spell as an emergency striker for Howe. He started in a central role against Man City last Saturday, winning and converting a penalty that earned Newcastle a hard-fought point at home.

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Eddie Howe has backed the 23-year-old to fight through his emotions as he returns to his boyhood club once again

The result, in many people’s eyes, is viewed as one of the team’s best performances under Eddie Howe and arguably Newcastle’s most famous European night of the 21st century. It saw local lads Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn getting amongst the goals alongside Miguel Almiron and Fabian Schar.

Ahead of Saturday's trip to Everton, Howe has confirmed that Isak will not be involved and will remain in the treatment room with fellow striker Callum Wilson (back), with both players targeting a return after the international break.

Howe will once again be without his two main strikers in Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson – meaning Anthony Gordon will likely lead the line against his former side. Isak in particular is a huge loss and Howe says the club need them back soon. “I don’t think they have been fit together,” he said.

Newcastle are riding high into this one after earning a draw vs. Man City that they could have won with a little luck. Everton is in fine recent form and has home-field advantage, but our soccer betting picks see the Magpies filling the Toffees' net.

The Eddie Howe Everton Press Conference has taken place. The Newcastle United Head Coach speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s match at Goodison Park. Eddie Howe and the players hoping to follow up the excellent performance and result against Manchester City,