LONDON, April 24, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has returned 
to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the 
Premier League outfit said on Thursday.

Howe, 47, was admitted to hospital earlier this month and missed league games 
against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.

"Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to 
his duties at the club's training centre," the club said.

"Eddie had recently been hospitalised with pneumonia and has now returned to 
work after a period of recovery.

"We thank supporters for their warm wishes."

Fifth-placed Newcastle beat United and Palace convincingly under the 
stewardship of assistant manager Jason Tindall but lost heavily to Aston 
Villa.

The Magpies, who won the League Cup last month, host lowly Ipswich on 
Saturday and are hoping to regain momentum in their push for Champions League 
qualification.

The top five finishers in the Premier League will all qualify for Europe's 
top club competition next season.

Liverpool are on the brink of the Premier League title and Arsenal are 
favourites to finish second but just four points separate third-placed 
Manchester City from Villa, in seventh spot.