Best out with ligament injury

. Better injured in Premier League victory over Aston Villa

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now faces "a number of weeks" hors de combat

Newcastle United has confirmed that Leon is better to face several weeks away from the attacker recovers from a knee ligament injury.

Republic 25 years, Irish international injured his knee in an input block in the first half with Stephen Warnock during Sunday's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa Premier League.

A club statement said: "Newcastle United can confirm today that Leon Best suffered a medial ligament injury in his left knee striker was forced off in the early stages of Sunday's victory at home to Aston Villa after picking. injuries trying to get a shot away. after being assessed by the club's medical staff, Best suffered a scan on Tuesday and will be sidelined for several weeks. "

best was injured in the 11th minute of the match and was replaced by debutant Papiss Cisse, who came to score a superb winner in the 71st minute.

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