Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies clash with Man United tomorrow

• Newcastle confirmed Howe was admitted to hospital on Friday due to illness
• Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will take charge against Man United on Sunday
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By MICHAEL PAVITT

Newcastle have confirmed Eddie Howe has been admitted to hospital and will miss their match against Manchester United on Sunday.

‘Eddie Howe will miss tomorrow’s game against Manchester United due to illness,’ a Newcastle statement read.

‘The Magpies’ head coach was admitted to hospital late on Friday evening having felt unwell for a number of days. 

‘Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery, and further updates will follow in due course.’

Newcastle announced assistant manager Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team at St. James’ Park on Sunday.

The pair will be supported by the club’s first team staff. 

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been admitted to hospital and will miss their match tomorrow

Jason Tindall, right, and Graeme Jones will take charge against Man United in Howe’s absence

Tindall had taken pre-match media duties due to Howe’s illness on Friday. 

‘He’s been really poorly in the last couple of days but we’ve been in daily contact,’ Tindall said.

‘We’ve been speaking three or four times a day so it’s not affected any of the preparations. 

‘It’s not very often that’s he unable to come to work and it’s a bit different but it’s only been a couple of days.’

Newcastle will be looking to continue their pursuit of Champions League football when they host Man United.

The Magpies are currently seventh in the Premier League, but are just one point behind fifth place Aston Villa with two games in hand.

Fifth place will be enough to secure Champions League qualification next season following the performance of English teams in European competition this season. 

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies clash with Man United tomorrow

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