Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes dedicated Sunday’s 4-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United to manager Eddie Howe who was absent due to illness, Afrosport reports.
The 47-year-old English tactician was hospitalised on Friday after feeling unwell for a number of days and assistant manager Jason Tindall took charge of the game at St. James’ Park.
The victory, which had Guimaraes on the scoresheet as well as Harvey Barnes (brace) and Sandro Tonali, was the Magpies’ first league double over Man United since the 1930-31 season.
“When we went to the pitch we said we will play for him (Howe),” midfielder Guimaraes told Premier League Productions.
“He has been part of our success, he’s been unbelievable for us. We missed him on the training ground this week.
“Hopefully it gave him happiness and he’s back for the next game. It’s been a tough week for him.”
Meanwhile, Tindall, speaking after the win said: “He was able to watch the game and I’m sure that performance will have put a smile on his face.
“You miss your leader when he’s not there, but testament and credit to everybody else to be able to step into those shoes – big shoes to fill.”
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The victory moved Newcastle up to fourth in the standings, one point ahead of Manchester City with a game in hand.
