In a surprising turn of events, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was diagnosed with pneumonia and admitted to the hospital late on Friday, leaving the Magpies to face Manchester United at home without their head coach. Despite his absence, Newcastle managed a convincing 4-1 victory, with assistant manager Jason Tindall and fellow coach Graeme Jones taking charge. Meanwhile, Howe watched the game from his hospital bed. The 47-year-old English manager expressed his gratitude to the Newcastle United community, the football community as a whole, and the hospital staff for their warm wishes and support during this challenging time. Amersham-born Howe, who has been leading Newcastle since November 2021, will be absent for Newcastle's upcoming matches against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, with Tindall and Jones stepping up as caretakers. Newcastle is currently fourth in the Premier League table, having recently won their first domestic trophy in 70 years with a Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool. Howe has a strong record with the Magpies, having won 84 out of 165 matches he's managed in all competitions.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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