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Matty Hewitt

Pick your Newcastle United XI to face Leicester City with Champions League spot up for grabs

Newcastle United take on Leicester City knowing a win would see them return to the Champions League. Of course, it may not come to that if Liverpool are beaten by Aston Villa on Saturday, then the Toon's place in the top-four would be set in stone.

Eddie Howe's side thrashed Brighton 4-1 in their last outing on Tyneside to all but end the Gulls' hopes of reaching the Champions League this season, with the Europa League looking the most likely destination for Roberto De Zerbi's men.

The Magpies may have picked up a huge three points in the race for Champions League football, but picked up a number of knocks that could see key players absent for the clash with Leicester City. The Foxes know defeat at St. James' Park could see them relegated this weekend, if results go against them elsewhere.

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Howe will be without Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie who have been ruled out until after the end of the season, while Joe Willock could also join that list. Sean Longstaff has not trained since picking up a foot injury in the win over Everton, while Kieran Trippier and Joelinton also picked up knocks in the win over Brighton.

Chronicle Live wants you to select your team to face Leicester City on Monday night using our interactive widget below. Don't forget to share your team with us on social media.

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