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A point for the Magpies will be enough to secure their return to the Champions League for the first time in over two decades.
Eddie Howe’s side are on the brink of a return to European football’s premier competition, but face a Leicester side that know they must win to keep their survival hopes in their own hands.
Newcastle come into the game on the back of a brilliant 4-1 win over Brighton on Thursday - but an injury to Joe Willock means Howe does have some major calls to make ahead of tonight’s game.
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United starting XI that Howe could pick to face Leicester City.
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5. LB: Dan Burn
Burn netted against his former club on Thursday and will want to end his first full season with Newcastle on a high. | Getty Images
6. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes ran himself into the ground against Brighton in midweek and the scenes after his goal to wrap up the win will live long in the memory. | Getty Images
7. CM: Sean Longstaff
Returns to the matchday squad for the first time in almost a month following a foot injury. | AFP via Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
Although Joelinton left St James’ Park limping on Friday, there is hope he will be fit to face Leicester this evening. He scored in the reverse fixture against the Foxes on Boxing Day. | Getty Images