It is a sliding doors moment for Newcastle United. Win against Everton on Sunday and their recruitment drive will be turbocharged by qualifying for the Champions League. Defeat and, as Eddie Howe admits,

Howe’s side know a win at St James’ Park against Everton would effectively guarantee a top-five finish. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Away from the kit launch and more pressing matters concern the fitness of key players - particularly Alexander Isak. The striker wasn't pictured in a series of training images released by Newcastle yesterday as he continues to try and overcome a groin injury that ruled him out of the Arsenal clash.