Why is Eddie Howe not on the touchline for Newcastle vs Man Utd?

NEWCASTLE welcome Manchester United to St James’ Park for a mouthwatering Premier League encounter – but there’ll be no Eddie Howe on the touchline.

The Toon have been flying since ending their 70-year trophy drought with a Carabao Cup win against Liverpool in March.

GettyEddie Howe will be absent from the touchline against Manchester United[/caption]

Bruno Guimaraes’ strike helped Newcastle see off West Ham before beating Brentford after the international break.

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