Eddie Howe marked his fourth anniversary as Newcastle manager with another away defeat, a 3–1 loss to Brentford that stretched their winless Premier League run on the road to nine games.
Newcastle United delivered a statement performance at St. James' Park, sweeping aside Jose Mourinho's Benfica 3-0 in a commanding Champions League display.
Newcastle have had a 50 million pound bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected, as they continue their urgent search for a new centre-forward before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that there is "no change to the situation" regarding the transfer speculation involving Alexander Isak.
Manchester City's season has been plagued by injuries, and they are once again missing key players ahead of their game against Newcastle on Saturday.
Alexander Isak has said he "feels amazing" after his brace in Newcastle's 3-0 win over Wolves, securing their 9th straight victory and breaking Alan Shearer's record.