The importance of this weekend's clash between Leicester City and Newcastle United has not been lost on the managers, players or supporters of either side. If either team leaves the King Power Stadium with all three points then they will have taken a huge step towards securing their Premier League status for another season. John Carver's Magpies head to the East Midlands in horrendous form, having just lost seven straight Premier League matches for the first time in their history, while Nigel Pearson's Foxes had their run of four consecutive victories ended by champions-elect Chelsea on Tuesday evening. Momentum is crucial in any relegation scrap and, although there is still some with Leicester, Newcastle desperately need to find some of their own in order to avert their alarming slide down the table. But, for both sides, who will be the players who can ultimately decide this match? Which players will their teammates look towards to drive them towards victory? And, most importantly, who is going to provide the goals to win their side the match? So here are three key head-to-head clashes that will go a long way to deciding whether Leicester City or Newcastle United emerge victorious from their Premier League relegation scrap. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow WhatCultureNUFC on Twitter and Facebook.