NEWCASTLE MANAGER HOWE DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMONIA

Newcastle manager, EDDIE HOWE will miss the club’s next two Premier League games after being diagnosed with pneumonia

HOWE watched the Magpies’ 4-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday from his hospital bed after being admitted on Friday, having been feeling unwell for several days.

 Newcastle have now said the 47-year-old will also miss Wednesday’s home match against Crystal Palace and Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa, with assistants JASON TINDALL and GRAEME JONES due to prepare the team in his absence.

 Howe, who sent his congratulations to the team after Sunday’s impressive win over United moved them back into the top four.

 Newcastle will move above Nottingham Forest into third place if they avoid defeat against Palace at St James’ Park.