Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he is "disappointed" with both the goals his side conceded against Liverpool in their 2-0 Premier League defeat.

Eddie Howe's post-match reaction to Newcastle's defeat at Liverpool

Eddie Howe has spoken to Matthew Raisbeck ahead of Liverpool v Newcastle.

Newcastle United will need to be near perfect to stand any chance of stalling Liverpool's Premier League title march on Wednesday, manager Eddie Howe insists.

Eddie Howe hopes to find a solution to the "inconsistent" spells between and during games which have been a feature of Newcastle's season. The Magpies responded to a heavy defeat at Manchester City by beating Nottingham Forest 4-3 at home on Sunday.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been speaking before Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Brighton about the need to rest Bruno Guimaraes with Joelinton nearing a return from injury. After a difficult performance against Liverpool was noted by BBC Radio Newcastle's John Anderson,

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been speaking about the availability of Alexander Isak after the striker missed Wednesday's defeat at Liverpool through injury. Howe has been asked if his side resemble a "one-man team" given the goals Isak has contributed in a stellar campaign.

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Eddie Howe's post-match reaction to Newcastle's defeat at Liverpool

Newcastle United travel to the league leaders on Wednesday, and they expect a tough test against Liverpool in front of the Anfield crowd.

But losing their top scorer and someone who had scored in each of his two previous visits to Anfield was not only a blow for Newcastle but a boost for Liverpool." Eddie Howe is set to speak to the media on Friday morning before Sunday's FA Cup fifth round tie with Brighton and is expected to provide an update on Isak's condition.