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Isak faces return to Newcastle

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will face his first return to Newcastle's St James' Park on Sunday, nearly a year after forcing a controversial £125m move to Merseyside.

The Swedish striker must navigate a potentially hostile reception as his Liverpool team bus arrives at the stadium, where fans will be close enough to touch. Isak previously staged industrial action last summer to secure his transfer from Newcastle, leaving many Tyneside supporters with bitter feelings. fishroad-app.com

However, two factors may ease the tension: the appointment of new Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle, replacing Eddie Howe, and tributes to the late Kevin Keegan, whose death in July has united fans in mourning.