Newcastle boss Eddie Howe in hospital after health scare ahead of Man Utd match ()

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe in hospital after health scare ahead of Man Utd match

<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52849752%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3DVsET5UiASfR" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p>Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has been admitted to hospital and will miss Sunday's Premier League match against Manchester United.</p><p>The 47-year-old was taken to hospital late Friday evening after feeling unwell for several days.</p><p>The club confirmed Howe remained in hospital overnight as medical staff continue to carry out tests.</p><p>Newcastle will face Ruben Amorim's Manchester United side at St James' Park without their manager on the touchline.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>The unexpected health concern comes at a crucial point in the Premier League season for the Magpies.</p><p>Newcastle United released a statement confirming Howe's condition, saying: "He is conscious and talking with his family, and is continuing to receive expert medical care."</p><p>The club added that medical tests are "ongoing" after Howe was kept in hospital overnight.</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Eddie Howe" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3bd4debbcbb988ed96bcb5b050be7f17" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="ee129" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/eddie-howe.jpg?id=59887825&width=980"/><p>No specific details about the nature of Howe's illness have been disclosed.</p><p>The Newcastle boss had reportedly been feeling unwell for several days before seeking medical attention.</p><p>The statement emphasised that Howe is receiving "expert medical care" while undergoing further assessment.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><h3></h3><br/><p>The club has promised that "further updates will follow in due course" regarding their manager's condition.</p><p>In Howe's absence, assistant managers Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will take charge of the team for Sunday's fixture.</p><p>The experienced coaching duo will lead Newcastle against Manchester United at St James' Park.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><h3></h3><br/><p>Newcastle United expressed their support for Howe in their statement, saying: "Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery."</p><p>This temporary change in the dugout comes as Newcastle face Amorim's side in an important league fixture.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-mostread"></div><h3></h3><br/><p>The pair will be hoping to secure a positive result despite the challenging circumstances.</p><p><strong>More to follow...</strong><br/></p>

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