Newcastle United return to St. James’ Park on Saturday with Eddie Howe back on the touchline and a Champions League place still within reach. The Magpies currently sit fifth in the Premier League, two points ahead of Chelsea and Aston Villa, with five games to play.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was pleased to be back and 'where he loves to be' after missing a series of matches due to pneumonia. He admits that he was still lacking energy and relied on assistant manager Jason Tindall to shout out from the touchline.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on suffering with pneumonia and his return to work: Im not 100 per cent in my body, but Id like to think Im very close to 100 per cent in my mind, which is the most important thing.