Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has heaped praise on incoming Aston Villa boss Unai Emery - but insists he will not be seeking out the Spaniard at St James' Park on Saturday. Emery is expected to be on Tyneside this weekend as he gets the first look at his new club from the stands.
The former Arsenal and Villarreal boss was the front-runner to replace Steve Bruce at Newcastle 12 months ago, with talks breaking down after initial progress. Howe eventually landed the gig but says he will be too preoccupied on Saturday to try and meet Emery for a discussion about Newcastle.
"No I won't be [trying to see him], I've got too much to think and to worry about to do that. I'll be focused on Newcastle," the Magpies boss joked on Friday.
