Toothless, winless looking to new boy

NEWCASTLE United were taunted with chants of “Isak is gone” at Elland Road last night - but they could have done with the Sweden star’s killer touch in front of goal.

- Lee Ryder at Elland Road

Just like Aston Villa two weeks ago, the Magpies created sufficient openings in either half but failed to produce that all-important clinical touch when and where it mattered.

William Osula was not the answer yesterday evening but high-profile senior attackers such as Harvey Barnes and £55m summer signing Anthony Elanga also did not manage a meaningful effort on goal.

As Nick Woltemade watched on from the stands, the German forward will walk into the team against Wolves after the international break.

It's whether he will somehow end up playing alongside Isak with the sulking striker still praying for a late bid from Liverpool.

On a rain-sodden night at Leeds, Newcastle fans made their feelings clear on Isak and they didn't wait until the end to air them at the end this time.

Indeed, the air was turned blue when Newcastle fans responded to those “Isak is gone” chants. But Newcastle looked woefully short of a goal-scoring option.