Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Southampton (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Almiron scored 11 goals in 34 Premier League appearances that season which included a goal and player of the month award double in October. He is set to end his Newcastle career with 30 goals to his name which included a historic strike in the 4-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain in October 2023 at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe called striker Alexander Isak outstanding on Saturday after his two goals against Southampton put the Sweden international firmly in the race for the Premier League golden boot.

Alexander Isak became the first player in Newcastle United's history to score in five consecutive Premier League away games

After a difficult first season at Newcastle, Hall has been one of the side’s standout players so far this season since making his loan move permanent for £28million last summer. The deal with Chelsea made Hall Newcastle’s most expensive teenage signing ever after the obligation to buy clause was triggered.

Abdukodir Khusanov’s agent has claimed Newcastle United were ‘very close’ to a deal for the defender prior to his move to Manchester City.

The striker moved on to 15 for the season in the Premier League with two goals in the first half at St Mary’s.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was delighted by his side's "perfect response" in their 3-1 Premier League comeback win away at Southampton. (More Sports News) The Magpies saw their six-game ...

It's not just Newcastle - just look at what Bournemouth are achieving under Andoni Iraola, with no recognised striker due to injury. United and Nottingham Forest will testify just how good the Cherries are right now, with plenty of injury problems of their own.

Although Dubravka is hardly Manuel Neuer, he is far more competent at passing out than Pope, which has allowed Newcastle to operate differently in possession. Dubravka has helped start attacks and has been a reliable out-ball for Newcastle defenders and midfielders when they are under pressure.

Eddie Howe played down the suggestion he encouraged Miguel Almiron to wave goodbye to the Newcastle United supporters at St Mary’s.

Eddie Howe's logical decision when it comes to trying to keep valued squad Lloyd Kelly may prove to be an unpopular call with the St James' Park faithful such is the new, strange era of PSR dependency we're living in.