Morning sports news 13-4: Newcastle loses coach before big match with Man United

Coach Eddie Howe hospitalized right before the big match with Man United - Photo: REUTERS

Newcastle coach hospitalized, out of big match with Man United

On the evening of April 13, Newcastle will host Man United in round 32 of the Premier League. This is an important match for the "Magpies", as they are fiercely competing for a place in the top 5 and a place in the Champions League next season.

However, bad news has come to Newcastle. The club's website confirmed that coach Eddie Howe was suddenly hospitalized due to illness and will definitely not be able to play against Man United.

Instead, assistants Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will take over the role of leading the team. In this match, Newcastle is considered to be better than Man United and is highly appreciated to have 3 points to keep the hope of entering the top 5.

Arsenal held to draw by Brentford

Arsenal seems to have given up in the Premier League - Photo: REUTERS

Welcoming Brentford in the 32nd round of the Premier League, Arsenal fielded a squad consisting of many reserve players. It seems that coach Mikel Arteta has decided to give up on the championship race and focus his forces on the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid next midweek.

The Gunners still dominated the game. They had 64% possession and had 14 shots. But efficiency was something Arsenal lacked. They only scored once, with Thomas Partey's shot from inside the box in the 61st minute.

In the 74th minute, Wissa equalized for Brentford after turning and finishing in the penalty area. With this draw, Arsenal have 63 points and could be widened to 16 points by Liverpool if they beat West Ham on the evening of April 13.

Carlos Alcaraz into Monte Carlo final

Alcaraz will be present in the final of Monte Carlo Masters 2025 - Photo: REUTERS

In the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters, Carlos Alcaraz had to overcome his Spanish compatriot Alejandro Davidovic 2-0 (7-6, 6-4). This was the first time he had reached the final of this tournament.

Alcaraz's final opponent is Italian player Lorenzo Musetti. With a better level, he is predicted to win and get his second ATP title this year.

Barca won 3 points against Leganes

In round 31 of the Spanish Championship (La Liga), Barca continued to show impressive performance. Visiting Leganes, they still dominated and won 1-0.

The only goal came from an own goal by Jorge Saenz in the 48th minute. Raphinha was the one who made an awkward cross, causing the Leganes defender to put the ball into his own net.

This victory helps Barca get 70 points and temporarily leave Real Madrid with a gap of 7 points but playing 1 more match than their arch-rival.

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