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After another victory in what is becoming a very successful season, Newcastle’s players expressed their gratitude to the Toon Army in a scenario that was familiar to everyone at St. James’ Park.

Leading the cheers in front of the ecstatic home crowd was Harvey Barnes, who was holding the man of the match award after his two goals helped the team defeat Manchester United 4-1.

Tonali, Sandro, and Bruno Guimaraes, who also scored, and Sandro Tonali were nearby.

Upon closer examination, however, one prominent person was missing from the festivities following the game.

“Hopefully this win will give him back some happiness, and he’ll be back for the next one,” expressed captain Guimaraes in a heartfelt homage to Eddie Howe.

After feeling ill for many days, the Newcastle manager was brought to the hospital on Friday. Assistants Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones were left to manage the victory against the Red Devils.

After the game, all eyes were on Howe despite Newcastle’s outstanding response, which saw them achieve their first league double over their rivals since the 1930–31 season.
Although the specifics of his ailment are yet unknown, the man who led their Carabao Cup final victory against Liverpool at Wembley four weeks ago is still in the hospital.

“We knew we had a job to do without him; we said before the game we had to put a smile on his face, said Barnes.

Howe observes victory from his sickbed.

Tindall was Howe’s assistant at Bournemouth, so he knows him better than most.

“Me and Eddie have worked together for 17 years, and in that time he’s never missed more than a day or two, so he must have found it hard to be missing this week,” stated Tindall.

“I’ve been criticized for being up front with Eddie for all those years; perhaps it helped tonight!

“We performed in a way that he would be pleased with. I hope he returns quickly.

“Amongst our pressing was some fantastic football and some good goals.” Howe, 47, watched the match from his hospital bed and was healthy enough to send a message applauding the players after thrashing Ruben Amorim’s club to increase their chances of qualifying for the Champions League, Tindall said.

“I’ve just seen a message from him congratulating us,” he said. “I’m positive that watching the game improved his mood.

“We’ve been collaborating for a while, so he had faith in the choice we would make.

“He was able to communicate earlier on in the week, then put his trust in everyone to put in a performance he’d be proud of, and the boys delivered.”