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Attendance: 52,117
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Premier League
Dec 9, 2017 at 5.30pm UK
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Rafael Benitez refuses to discuss Newcastle United takeover
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez refuses to discuss talk of a takeover at the club following his side's late 3-2 defeat at the hands of Leicester City.Dec 9, 21:05
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Wes Morgan: 'Win over Newcastle United was fortunate'
Leicester City captain Wes Morgan admits that his side were fortunate to beat Newcastle United at St James' Park, but believes that they deserved the 3-2 win.Dec 9, 20:19
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Claude Puel: 'Leicester City deserved win over Newcastle United'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel believes that his side "deserved" their 3-2 win over Newcastle, despite needing a late own goal to pick up all three points.Dec 9, 20:10
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Rafael Benitez bemoans repeated mistakes
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez warns his side that they cannot afford to make the same mistakes week after week if they are to survive in the Premier League.Dec 9, 20:03
The Match
Match Report
An 86th-minute own goal from Ayoze Perez sees out-of-form Newcastle United fall to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Leicester City at St James' Park.
Team News
Jamaal Lascelles and Christian Atsu make the Newcastle United bench for their Premier League meeting with Leicester City.
Build-up
Claude Puel: 'I didn't expect Leicester City form'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel suggests that he has been surprised by the club's form since his arrival at the King Power Stadium.Dec 7, 15:00
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Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Jamie Vardy is the complete player'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel describes Jamie Vardy as "the complete player" after his impressive form for the Foxes in recent weeks.Dec 7, 14:52
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