Eddie Howe in hospital but conscious and talking with family, Newcastle say

Eddie Howe, the Newcastle head coach, was admitted to hospital on Friday and will miss Sunday’s game with Manchester United as a result. The Carabao Cup winners said the 47-year-old had been feeling unwell “for a number of days” and would not be at St James’ Park on Sunday.

A statement added that Howe was “conscious, talking with family and continuing to receive expert medical care”.

Jason Tindall, Howe’s assistant, will take the side on Sunday along with the coach Graeme Jones. Newcastle added: “Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery, and further updates will follow in due course.”

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