The latest Newcastle United news about Eddie Howe as the Magpies head coach continues to recover after being diagnosed with pneumonia and having hospital treatment

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe will miss the club's next two 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 evening having been feeling unwell for several days.

There are no guarantees that Eddie Howe will be back in the dugout at Newcastle United before the end of the season – and the club are steadfastly refusing to put a timeline on his possible return.That messaging is deliberate.