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Newcastle v Leicester live!
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} 24 Fryatt looks displeased after going down under a challenge from Taylor when looking to run through. There did seem to be some contact from the Newcastle defender.[LNB]22 Harper pulls off a fine save after Howard powers a brilliant header at goal from a corner. Fine stop from the Magpies keeper, who palmed away well.[LNB]20 Nolan shows tidy feet to bring the ball inside onto his left foot and he winds up to power at goal. But Leicester block the shot.[LNB]18 Howard is proving an excellent aerial outlet for the Foxes. He is a real menace in the air.[LNB]16 St James' Park erupts in a roar as Newcastle appeal for a handball. Ryan Taylor crosses from the right and the ball appeared to hit a hand in the area. Then, after a couple of bounces, it hits another hand. Nothing doing from ref Neil Swarbrick.[LNB]14 Sarah has made the very good point that Coloccini is absent after being called up by Argentina.[LNB]12 Nolan goes close for the Toon. Geremi leads a pacey counter for the Magpies and a low cross comes in from the right. The ball is a little behind Nolan and his shot at goal lacks power as Weale gathers comfortably.[LNB]10 The Foxes make a bit of meal of clearing the corner before finally carrying the ball away from danger.[LNB]9 Ranger uses his power and pace to earn Newcastle a corner...[LNB]7 Leicester are the first to pose a threat as N'Guessan cuts in from the right and tries his luck with a cross. Harper is there, though, to gather despite a deflection.[LNB]5 Young striker Nile Ranger will be aiming to make his mark. The Magpies forward looks a powerful player for his age.[LNB]3 Decent start to the game tempo-wise, with the Magpies enjoying the best part of the early possession.[LNB]1 Newcastle get the game under way, kicking from left to right as I see it.[LNB]19.41 A word on the conditions: soggy. It is absolutely teeming it down on Tyneside.[LNB]19.38 Mark Dixon is "hoping and praying" for a Newcastle win tonight. He is hopeful the Magpies can secure top spot ahead of the international break. Shaun Samra reckons we could be looking at a 3-2 win for the Foxes this evening. Meanwhile, Steve is worried at Newcastle's lack of depth. Xisco of course sealed an exit today while Coloccini's absence makes for interesting reading.[LNB]19.34 Some betting spiel from the lovely bods at Sky Bet: "Newcastle 4/5, Draw 5/2, Leicester 7/2. Newcastle have been extremely popular in the betting ahead of this one but they're still available at 4/5. In the first goalscorer market Alan Smith (7/1) has been well backed, it looks as though he will be starting up front."[LNB]19.28 Around 15 minutes until kick-off in the North East. Email me at james.dall@bskyb.com with your thoughts on the encounter ahead.[LNB]19.26 Leicester team: Weale, Neilson, Brown, Hobbs, Berner, N'Guessan, Oakley, Fryatt, Wellens, Howard, Gallagher. Subs: Logan, McGivern, Morrison, Andy King, Dyer, Adams, Waghorn.[LNB]19.25 Newcastle team: Harper, Ryan Taylor, Steven Taylor, Simpson, Jose Enrique, Geremi, Barton, Nolan, Guthrie, Smith, Ranger. Subs: Krul, LuaLua, Kadar, Ngo Baheng, Tozer, Donaldson, Vuckic.[LNB]19.17 Welcome to our live commentary from Newcastle's Championship clash with Leicester City. Team news to follow...[LNB]
