Former Newcastle captain John Anderson at St James' Park, BBC Radio Newcastle

"Newcastle are so nervy and are trying to hang onto what they've got, and their natural inclination is to drop back..."

Leonardo Ulloa has defied many of the critics who said he was never worth £7m (well, me) by scoring five goals in his seven Premier League matches. But the Argentine fluffs his lines as he miscontrols in the Newcastle box with only Tim Krul to beat.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks
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"It was interesting to see the interviews that took place after that Hull game, when Alan Pardew was calm, honest and warming about the situation around him. I think Pardew has now pulled himself back into a position where he might survive."

Former Everton winger Kevin Kilbane
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"At times Alan Pardew looked like he was on borrowed time with the results Newcastle have had since the turn of the year. But now all of a sudden it's changed. I don't know what it is, perhaps the two goals against Hull a few weeks back, scored by Papiss Cisse. The players seem to be galvanised and they now seem to be playing for their manager."

Now we have a game on our hands folks. Leicester press forward in search of an equaliser, which leaves Newcastle able to pick them off on the break. Gabriel Obertan puts on the burners down the left, but Papiss Cisse lacks the composure - and Beckhamesque skill - to pick him out with a searching ball.

Richard: Re Sam (1722), "Brilliantly run" Southampton have previously been in administration. So not that brilliantly run, really.

Lesley in London: My parents went to Saints v Sunderland today together supporting opposing sides. After 30 years of marriage, I'm expecting the divorce papers will be imminent!

Chris from Coventry: You've got to give credit to Southampton. Fire sale through the summer, then purchased loads of unproven talent. Still top three? Genius...

Neil Johnston has just kicked off our Continental offering, which sees Barcelona top of the billing after Real Madrid's earlier 5-0 victory over Levante. Ronaldo? He scored two. Follow all the action here.

The results are in from the Final Score team of the day vote and an overwhelming 91.3% of you voted for Southampton after their 8-0 drubbing of Sunderland.

Just 5.2% of you voted for Manchester City after their 4-1 defeat of Tottenham and 3.5% opted for Fulham, who beat high-flying Norwich 1-0.

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Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock: "The one thing I've not missed when I've been doing my media work, I've not missed performances like that. We played really well and it's overshadowed by a poor performance by the referee.

"John Terry doesn't get booked and he books Damien Delaney and I think it's ridiculous. I thought he was influenced today. Delaney got a touch to the ball in the first booking, the second one Remy dives and then you have four Chelsea players surrounding the referee. I thought those days were gone - banned. I think the four lads around him made his mind up for him. It takes away from the performance. I thought they did really well. It's so disappointing.

"I don't think the referee has a defence today. I don't really want to talk about him. All things being even, I thought we would have got a result."

Former Newcastle captain John Anderson at St James' Park, BBC Radio Newcastle

"It's a really good hit from Gabriel Obertan, running across the Leicester defence. He just snapped his shot back across and past Kasper Schmeichel's right hand. Leicester got caught high up the pitch, and it was an effective break from Newcastle.

"It'll been fascinating to see what Newcastle do now. Do they sit on this lead, or do they go for a second one?"

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And here is the magic that we craved! Gabriel Obertan skips in from the left flank, hurdling three lazy Leicester challenges, before drilling low into the bottom corner. That is only the Frenchman's second Premier League goal for the Magpies - and it is great timing for Alan Pardew.

Former Newcastle captain John Anderson at St James' Park, BBC Radio Newcastle

"It's the same old same old from Newcastle. There's a total lack of creativity in the middle of the park. Not one player can see the bigger picture, or what movement there is in front of him."

Obertan is lurking again, this time swapping roles with Cisse, who tries to find his team-mate on the right wing. Luckily for Leicester, Paul Konchesky is alert to cut out the bother. Little over 20 minutes left for someone to provide the bit of attacking magic that this game has seen disappear in a puff of smoke.

Gabriel Obertan. Now there's a man who I thought had failed to live up to his Football Manager billing and sloped back to the depths of France's Ligue 1. Not so.

Here he is, back in the Newcastle side, driving them forward as they look for their first Premier League win of the season. But the Frenchman is crowded out as he tries to pick out Papiss Cisse and Leicester win back possession.

David in Bournemouth: So bored of Newcastle's mediocre football. I'd have more fun counting my feet.

Geoff from Ingatestone: Throw away your 'Fat Sam out' banners if you've got them.

Sam: Surely Southampton have got to everyone's second team? Brilliantly-run club playing great football. An example to all.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks
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"I wouldn't say Arsenal defended woefully but there are big questions to be asked. Why is a team of Arsenal's' quality so deficient defensively? People will continue to ask. Arsene Wenger has a transfer window coming up to put it right, and it will be interesting to see if he does address it."

They are under way in the big Yorkshire derby between Bradford and Sheffield United. Victory would lift Bradford into the play-offs - or Sheffield United just outside of them. Follow the action here.

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Burnley boss Sean Dyche: "We were dominant first half and created enough chances to go ahead. We went in at half-time feeling good, but the whole feeling is different afterwards and we didn't get going in the second half.

"Goals change games and we saw that. From their point of view they are two quality goals with great crosses from out wide. The third one we conceded was a set-piece and that was disappointing.

"The margins are tight and if keep working away and tidy a few things up around the edges we'll get that first win."

Now it's Alan Pardew's turn to fling the tactical dice. He brings on young Spanish striker Ayoze Perez for Dutch midfielder Vurnon Anita. Not heard of Perez? Not many have other than Tenerife and Newcastle fans. A first Magpies goal would go down a treat any time in the next 30 minutes or so...

Tom Davey:, external It's so exciting being a Southampton fan at the moment. Who knows where we can finish? The sky is the limit!

Liam Linnell:, external Ronald Koeman has been fantastic, with the business he did in the summer and the results he's getting. Won't be surprised if he gets Manager of the Season.

Nick Ilic:, external I'd eight to be a Sunderland fan...