LIVE: Rafa Benitez's first game in charge of Newcastle

Rafa Benitez takes charge of Newcastle United for the first time tonight.

The club's new manager will be in the dugout at the King Power Stadium for the relegation-threatened club's game against Leicester City (8pm kick-off).

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King Power Stadium

Benitez has overseen just three training sessions since succeeding Steve McClaren on Friday.

Newcastle are 19th in the Premier League and a point adrift of safety.

Leaders Leicester, meanwhile, are looking to go eight points clear at the top of the division.

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