CHARLES N'Zogbia will miss Saturday's home clash with Reading because of a slight knee injury.

The Magpie winger picked up the knock playing for France under-21s last week and was forced to sit out of the emphatic 4-1 victory at Spurs on Sunday.

And United boss Kevin Keegan told Newcastle World TV on Friday that the 21-year-old would again be missing for the visit of Steve Coppell's Royals.

"Charles won't be ready for the Reading game," he explained.

"But it's only a slight knock which he picked for the under-21s and I think he'll be OK for Portsmouth next week."

Saturday's home game against Reading on Saturday is rapidly approaching sold out status.

As of Friday afternoon, the St. James' Park Box Office was announcing that SINGLES SEATS ONLY remain for this fixture.

So don't delay if you want to catch the match. Tickets can be bought from the Box Office (0191 261 1571), official Club stores or via online sales here at nufc.co.uk by clicking on the link below.