On BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport show, former Newcastle defender John Anderson responded to a fan question about Alexander Isak. David texted to Total Sport to ask do you not think Eddie Howe might be tempted to not play Isak on Monday and simply just wrap him up for the cup final?
Manchester City suffer a blow as Nathan Ake is ruled out for 11 weeks, but Newcastle United receive a major boost with Alexander Isak fit for the League Cup final.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty
Former Everton star Gordon will be serving his three-match suspension after pushing Jan Paul van Hecke's in the face during a moment of madness. The Magpies opted against an appeal despite that flashpoint splitting opinion, ruling him out of the final.