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Harry De Cosemo

Why Newcastle United's makeshift left side is crucial to their Champions League charge

Newcastle Eddie Howe Harvey Barnes Newcastle United UEFA Champions League Tino Livramento Anthony Gordon Sandro Tonali Manchester United Alejandro Garnacho
Harvey Barnes of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Manchester United FC at St James' Park on April 13, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Newcastle United welcomed Manchester United with uncertainty in the air at St James' Park on Sunday, as they took on the challenge without the man who sets their tone and standards.

Head coach Eddie Howe, ranked at no.26 in FourFourTwo's list of the best Premier League managers ever, missed his pre-match press conference on Friday through illness, and news of his admission to hospital the night before the game shocked everyone.

Jason Tindall, Howe's assistant, led from the front. The performance was at times unconvincing, at others rampant, but Newcastle ran out 4-1 winners to climb into the Premier League's top four.

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