There is a price to pay for most things in life and Newcastle will learn that as their development under ambitious owners progresses towards eventual success.
Perhaps Leicester are to pay that sort of price when they visit the Toon's place of worship on Sunday. If a club qualifies for the minor stepping stones of European competition - the Europa Conference League in Leicester's case - then they must play on the Thursday, often travelling away, before coming back to travel again at the weekend.
Meanwhile United have relaxed and rested tired bones for a week since their morale boosting return to the winner's enclosure against Wolves last Friday.
