Newcastle head coach Howe diagnosed with pneumonia

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has been diagnosed with pneumonia and will miss the next two matches, including a home game against Crystal Palace and an away match at Aston Villa. Howe, currently recovering in the hospital, expressed gratitude for the support he has received and praised the NHS staff treating him. In his absence, assistant coaches Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team, which is positioned to move into third place with a positive result against Palace.