Manager Eddie Howe said Newcastle United are still adapting to life without Alexander Isak following the striker's transfer to Liverpool and called for patience as his new-look attack struggles to click into gear.

Newcastle's goalless draw at Bournemouth on Sunday was their third consecutive 0-0 Premier League draw away from home and extended their winless run on the road this season.

While Howe was pleased with a third straight clean sheet in the league, they have scored only three goals in five games and are 13th with just six points.

"It's three 0-0s away from home for us, which is really uncommon with our attacking style," Howe told reporters. "I think just naturally we're going to be a different team attacking-wise this year without Alex.

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