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Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle against Arsenal?
Jun 05 2026 02:26 · By Laurence Ryan · 6 Reads
NEWCASTLE take on Arsenal as Eddie Howe's side continue a push towards Champions League football.
The Magpies are currently third in the Premier League table, and could jump above Arsenal in the table to second with a win.
2 Alexander Isak will miss the clash between Arsenal and Newcastle Credit: Every Second Media/Alamy Live News
2 Newcastle confirmed Isak suffered a hamstring injury Credit: Getty
Howe and Co have already enjoyed a highly successful season, having won the Carabao Cup earlier this year, against Liverpool.
Mikel Arteta's Gunners are stumbling towards a Champions League finish, with one win in six meaning they are now looking over their shoulders.
If they fail to beat Newcastle, they could finish as low as seventh, but with Southampton on the final day, you would back them to make it.
SunSport can reveal why Alexander Isak will miss the crunch clash at The Emirates.
Newcastle confirmed that Alexander Isak would miss the game with a hamstring injury.
The club are yet to confirm when Isak will return.
He will miss at least Newcastle's trip to the capital, and could miss their clash on the final day against Everton.