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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.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.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.18 Howard is proving an excellent aerial outlet for the Foxes. He is a real menace in the air.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.14 Sarah has made the very good point that Coloccini is absent after being called up by Argentina.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.10 The Foxes make a bit of meal of clearing the corner before finally carrying the ball away from danger.9 Ranger uses his power and pace to earn Newcastle a corner.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.5 Young striker Nile Ranger will be aiming to make his mark. The Magpies forward looks a powerful player for his age.3 Decent start to the game tempo-wise, with the Magpies enjoying the best part of the early possession.1 Newcastle get the game under way, kicking from left to right as I see it.19.41 A word on the conditions: soggy. It is absolutely teeming it down on Tyneside.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.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."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.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.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.19.17 Welcome to our live commentary from Newcastle's Championship clash with Leicester City. Team news to follow.