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A vision was set out to Guimaraes when he joined a club fighting relegation.
Newcastle‘s hierarchy at the time said they did not just want to go on to qualify for the Champions League – they ultimately wanted to win it.
Newcastle have twice since sat at Europe’s top table, but they are a long way off from taking that next step.
It was rather telling that Isak pushed
Watford attacking midfielder Rocco Vata may not be available for the side’s trip to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday (15:00 BST) after rolling his ankle in training.
Vata is currently being assessed but would be a huge miss for the Hornets, who already have three other attacking players on the sidelines.
“It’s been a challenging period, let’s not dress it up any other way,” boss Tom Cleverley told BBC Three Counties
When Callum Robinson scored after just 55 seconds to give Cardiff City a surprise 1-0 lead at Watford, the Republic of Ireland forward immediately ran to the touchline to celebrate with manager Omer Riza.
It was a clear message of support for the man confirmed in the role for the remainder of the season less than a month ago, but already under pressure after a string of poor results.
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Newcastle United could be without striker Alexander Isak for Saturday’s Premier League match at Fulham.
The 24-year-old Sweden international sustained eye and foot injuries in Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Wolves last weekend.
Fellow striker Callum Wilson is expected to be out until the next international break, in October.
Anthony Gordon could deputise for Isak in a central role if required, while summer signing William Osula is yet to make his
Stuart Armstrong is the latest Scotland international to have his season ended by injury and Euro 2024 availability plunged into doubt.
The midfielder was taken off on a stretcher playing for Southampton on Saturday in what manager Russell Martin described as “a bad one”.
Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson will miss Euro 2024 squad through injury.
Two right-backs – Everton’s Nathan