Pearson not satisfied with point

Midfielder Ritchie Wellens was sent off for the ninth time in his career on the half-hour mark after picking up his second yellow card of the game for a foul on Wayne Routledge.Wellens had already been booked after 17 minutes for a challenge on Alan Smith.The closest the Magpies came to capitalising on their numerical advantage was when Patrick Van Aanholt forced a save from Chris Weale late in the first half.Leicester chances were few and far between at the Walkers Stadium, but Pearson was still unhappy with the result.He said: "I thought we were the better side with 11, and the better side with 10."It was important for us to put in a performance in which we believed in ourselves and also showed some quality."But it is only one performance and one point. We still have aspirations to be involved in the play-offs. We have been in a bit of a rut recently so today was an important stepping stone for us."However, Pearson refused to comment on Wellens' dismissal or on claims that City should have had two penalties during the match.Pearson said: "I've not reviewed the incidents but I will be having my say on them later on."The Foxes boss also revealed there could be new players arriving at the Walkers Stadium before the transfer window shuts.He said: "We may make one or two loan signings, but nothing permanent, so watch this space."Newcastle manager Chris Houghton admitted he expected his side to go on and win the game after Leicester had been reduced to 10 men.He said: "I've mixed emotions about the game. They were down to 10 men for so long and it's disappointing we were not able to capitalise on that."But they played with great spirit and what often happens when you go down to 10 men it galvanises the team."The sending off also seemed to lift the crowd who felt aggrieved at what had happened."

Source: Team_Talk