FA Cup latest score and goal updates as Alexander Isak converts from penalty spot - Newcastle are bidding to make the quarter-finals for a second year running, while Brighton exited the competition at

Alexander Isak was forced off for Newcastle United in Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park.

Head Coach Fabian Hurzeler said that despite wanting him back, Sunday was too soon for the return of their captain. Experienced defender Joel Veltman remains in doubt due to a foot injury - while questions remain over the fitness of defensive duo Tariq Lamptey and Adam Webster.

Newcastle United and Brighton will go head-to-head in the FA Cup fifth-round at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon.

Newcastle United have been dealt a potential boost regarding the fitness of Alexander Isak ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Alexander Isak had scored a brace against Nottingham Forest in the game prior to the Liverpool loss and has scored twice in each of Newcastle's last three wins in the Premier League

Anthony Gordon will be suspended for Newcastle United when they face his boyhood club Liverpool in the Carabao Cup this month

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has provided an update on Alexander Isak’s fitness ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Isak missed Newcastle’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday with a slight groin problem but returned to the starting lineup for their dramatic FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton on Sunday.

Liverpool fans are already looking ahead to this month’s Carabao Cup final and may have been handed a major boost in the form of Alexander Isak’s fitness.

Newcastle United’s FA Cup exit on Sunday was a bruising day for the Magpies, who in addition to being dumped out by Brighton & Hove Albion, have picked up several selection concerns ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool in two weeks' time.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has provided an update on Alexander Isak after the striker appeared to limp off with an injury during their FA defeat to Brighton. Isak has been in superb form for Newcastle all season and was a welcome return to the starting XI having missed his side’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in midweek due to a groin injury.