Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is missed by his players in the dugout at St James' Park, but they again did him proud with a 5-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday that bolstered their quest for Champions League football next season.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has thanked fans for their well wishes after the club announced on Monday that he is suffering from pneumonia.

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.