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Leeds United 0-2 Newcastle United: Dwight Gayle double moves Magpies' five points clear in the Championship as tributes are paid to Gary Speed

He might have required new veneers after a nightclub attack but Dwight Gayle is rarely toothless in front of goal.

Two more goals to his collection here, making it 13 from 13 Championship games, and the striker is looking a shrewder signing with every passing week.

Important strikes for Gayle, too, given tabloid revelations surrounding a night out in Liverpool over the international break.

Tributes were paid to former Leeds United and Newcastle United midfielder Gary Speed, who died five years ago this week
Tributes were paid to former Leeds United and Newcastle United midfielder Gary Speed, who died five years ago this week
Newcastle's players celebrate the opening goal scored by Dwight Gayle (centre right, No 9) in the 23rd minute
Newcastle's players celebrate the opening goal scored by Dwight Gayle (centre right, No 9) in the 23rd minute
Gayle then slid the Magpies two in front on 54 minutes after connecting with a good low cross by Vurnon Anita
Gayle then slid the Magpies two in front on 54 minutes after connecting with a good low cross by Vurnon Anita

The 26-year-old found himself in a spot of bother while celebrating the birthday of Jamaal Lascelles for apparently boasting about his £35,000-a-week wage at St James’ Park.