Alexander Isak missed Newcastle United’s 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday due to a groin problem. The Newcastle striker, who has scored 27 goals in all competitions this season, withdrew from the squad for the trip to the Emirates Stadium after a flare-up of a groin issue that has previously impacted him during the campaign.

Callum Wilson, who has endured a rotten run of injuries himself, led the line for the visitors at the Emirates. In stark contrast to Newcastle’s misfortune, Arsenal were able to welcome Kai Havertz back to his first matchday squad since suffering a severe hamstring injury in January.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has left the door open for Alexander Isak to join Arsenal after making a surprising comment after the clubs clashed in the Premier League on Sunday.