Newcastle's second string overcame a stubborn City side at Whitley Park on Monday evening to claim a place in the Quarter Finals of the inaugural U21 Premier League Cup. 

A goal in each half from England youth international forward Adam Armstrong ultimately killed off the Foxes - although a late strike from Adam Dawson made for a slightly nervous finale as City tried to force extra time.

Leicester served notice of their attacking intentions when Dawson shot wide just 50 seconds after the first whistle and United goalkeeper Jak Alnwick made a reflex stop to deny Harry Panayiotou midway through the opening half.  
 
Armstrong tested visiting custodian Adam Smith on 32 minutes, making a diagonal run to get on the end of Alex Gilliead's through ball. The Toon youngster made the breakthrough just seven minutes later though, Gael Bigirimana charging down an attempted clearance which fell to Jonas Gutierrez. He in turn released a perfect ball for Arma to take a touch before confidently shooting home.

Into the second half and the Foxes continued to get men forward at every opportunity, Curtis Good making a vital clearance after 47 minutes when Robert Paratore left Alnwick stranded in the box and shot towards goal.

Armstrong's second goal of the night appeared to have sealed the win with twelve minutes remaining, Leicester forcing two corners and striking the woodwork before Newcastle profited from a rapid counter attack.

Recently-arrived substitute Tom Heardman broke over halfway down the left hand channel before teeing up Armstrong, who had timed his run perfectly to fire in. City got a belated foothold in the game got a goal back with three minutes remaining, Dawson beating Alnwick from an acute angle. 

The United 'keeper then parried another shot in the final seconds before Paul Dummett whacked the loose ball away to safety.

Four minutes of added time saw City continue to push on and after forcing a corner, goalkeeper Smith made his way into the United area. And with almost the last action of the tie, Marcel Barrington tried to force the ball past Alnwick, who stuck out an arm to save his side.  

U21 Premier League Cup - Round of 16:

20.12.2013 Everton 2-3 Wolves
22.12.2013 Manchester City 2-0 West Brom
23.12.2013 Burnley 3-0 Bolton Wanderers
30.12.2013 Newcastle 2-1 Leicester City
03.01.2014 Fulham v Arsenal
06.01.2014 Chelsea v West Ham
07.01.2014 Exeter City v Blackburn Rovers
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