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These guys were all dropped this weekend.

More speculation has been caused by Isak’s likely decision to snub the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) awards gala on Tuesday. BBC Sport claim that the 25-year-old forward, who is one of six nominees for the marquee Players’ Player of the Year gong, is not expected to attend the ceremony which will be held at the Manchester Opera House.

Alexander Isak to Liverpool twist as transfer target left out of Newcastle squad for Premier League today - The Newcastle striker continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool

Isak to skip PFA awards night  Nominated for the main award Isak wants Liverpool move Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?According to BBC Sport, Isak is yet to confirm his presence at the PFA awards gala,

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa.

Tottenham Hotspur jumping from 17th to sixth is a big vote of confidence in Thomas Frank. Although, as Tim Spiers pointed out, they have signed Joao Palhinha, who Tim describes as “the best hairy-arsed tackler in the Premier League” (NB: this is British slang for “one who enjoys robust attempts to regain possession of the ball”).

Sky Sports football writers analyse Friday & Saturdays Premier League action as Bournemouth expose reoccurring defensive weakness in Liverpools masterplan; Newcastle struggle for goal threat without Alexander Isak;