Leicester City vs Newcastle

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“Our guide walked in to say hello, a strongly built guy of average height, and my father’s face transformed - Dave Hickson. You could watch football forever and never see a clearer penalty. And that’s how to take a penalty. A chance for Leicester, after Dewsbury-Hall plays in Daka. Martin Logan emails to point out that another goal description has gone missing and Newcastle are in fact two up, Almiron having scored a very fine seventh-minute second. There have been eight first-half goals in its four 3pm kick-offs, and no other team in the Football League has more than one except struggling Burton Albion in League One, who look to be on their way to a first league win since 22 October being as they are 3-0 up against Lincoln City. A third for Fulham! Newcastle somehow fail to score a fourth! Traore is released on the right and his cross deflects to Ait-Nouri, who smacks it in! Another red card for James Tomkins – making his first Premier League start since Boxing Day last year in absence of the suspended Marc Guehi – and further goals from Fulham’s captain Tim Ream and Mitrovic, with his tenth of the campaign, swept Marco Silva’s side to a deserved victory that leaves them level on points with Liverpool. On this evidence, Newcastle should relish hosting these opponents again in a fortnight in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Discontent was building among the home crowd inside Goodison Park even before the Wolves substitute Rayan Aït-Nouri gave Julen Lopetegui the perfect start to his reign and heightened the pressure on Frank Lampard with a 95th-minute winner against Everton.

Leicester midfielder James Maddison was not fit for the Boxing Day clash with Newcastle. Maddison is still carrying the knee issue which hampered him during ...

Newcastle United move up to second in the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Leicester are 13th on 17 points. [Chris Wood](/topic/chris-wood) blasted the spot-kick into the middle of the net.

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The Magpies are one of the best pressing teams in the Premier League, as they’re third in PPDA and second in high turnovers. Offensively, Newcastle have been really good as well, as they’re averaging 1.54 npxG per 90 minutes and have the second-most big scoring chances in the Premier League. First off, the one weakness in Newcastle is their sub-par ability in build-up play. On the other end of the pitch, Leicester have improved defensively and are starting to see some of the positive regression they were due for. Right before the break, they beat Chelsea 1-0 and had a PPDA of 7.7 in the match. Also, they have created the third-fewest big scoring chances in the Premier League. The Magpies have only lost one match in this Premier League campaign and were red hot going into the World Cup break, winning five straight matches. Newcastle also contain a top-five defense in terms of xG per set piece. The Foxes have been very good at playing through pressure, as they have the third-best offensive PPDA in the Premier League. The Foxes had a terrible start to the season and at one point were sitting at the foot of the table. Leicester’s average shot distance is 18.6 yards, the second longest in the Premier League. However, Leicester picked up 12 points in their last five matches before the World Cup break, which moved them up to 13th place in the table.

The latest Leicester City news as James Maddison missed out on selection for the Foxes' Premier League meeting with Newcastle at the King Power Stadium on ...

It didn't take long for Miguel Almiron to continue his fine run of form with the game's second goal before Joelinton grabbed a third after half an hour. [comment](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/james-maddison-injury-leicester-city-7970018#comments-wrapper)! Despite the injury, he went to Qatar with the England squad regardless but didn't see any action as the Three Lions went out at the quarter-final stage to eventual runners-up France. Dennis Praet took his place, but was substituted off with an injury of his own in the first half of the game. [James Maddison opens up on World Cup experience and makes England vow](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/devastated-james-maddison-opens-up-7966762) [Leicester City suffer injury blow during nightmare first half vs Newcastle](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-injury-praet-newcastle-7969895)

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"We lacked many things today, they were way better than us from the start of the game." It's a trademark goal for Miggy [Almiron] and a really good team move," Newcastle manager Eddie Howe told the BBC. "Coming here, knowing how difficult it was going to be, the start was really important to us. Leicester are 13th on 17 points. [Miguel Almiron](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/48128/Miguel-Almirón) added a brilliant second in the seventh minute, cutting in from the right before playing a one-two with [Bruno Guimaraes](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/218522/bruno-guimaraes) and slotting the return pass in at the far post. [Daniel Amartey](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186047/Daniel-Amartey) got the match off to a terrible start for the hosts, gifting Newcastle a penalty when he chopped down Joelinton after 86 seconds, and striker [Chris Wood](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/134190/Chris-Wood) blasted the spot-kick into the middle of the net.

How Leicester City line up at the King Power Stadium as Brendan Rodgers' side return to Premier League action, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Patson Daka ...

With no Maddison, Dennis Praet keeps his place on the right wing. The other change sees Patson Daka lead the line, with Jamie Vardy left out. There is some good injury news though, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall fit to return.

Leicester defender Daniel Amartey got the match off to a terrible start for the hosts, gifting Newcastle a penalty when he chopped down Joelinton after 86 ...

"We lacked many things today, they were way better than us from the start of the game." It's a trademark goal for Miggy [Almiron] and a really good team move," Newcastle manager Eddie Howe told the BBC. "Coming here, knowing how difficult it was going to be, the start was really important to us. Leicester are 13th on 17 points. [Miguel Almiron](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/48128/Miguel-Almirón) added a brilliant second in the seventh minute, cutting in from the right before playing a one-two with [Bruno Guimaraes](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/218522/bruno-guimaraes) and slotting the return pass in at the far post. [Daniel Amartey](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/186047/Daniel-Amartey) got the match off to a terrible start for the hosts, gifting Newcastle a penalty when he chopped down Joelinton after 86 seconds, and striker [Chris Wood](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/134190/Chris-Wood) blasted the spot-kick into the middle of the net.

How we scored the Leicester City players as they fell to their heaviest home league defeat in more than a year, Chris Wood, Miguel Almiron, and Joelinton ...

His runs into the channels gave City an outlet, and he delivered a couple of teasing balls into the box. Ayoze Perez: He threw his hands up in frustration often in the first half as his little flicks around the corner went to nobody. He battled hard in the physical battles, and Trippier tried to scythe him down a few times knowing he had the pace to beat him, but there was nothing in the way of end product. Patson Daka: With his pace and movement, he looked a threat, and he had City’s best chance of the first half when he ran in behind, only to be denied by Pope. Dennis Praet: He barely touched the ball in his 17 minutes on the pitch before taking a blow to the hip that resulted in his withdrawal. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: He may have been the best of a bad bunch in the first half, at least showing an urgency in the way he played, and occasionally linking well with Barnes and Thomas, while playing a nice pass for Daka’s big chance. Boubakary Soumare: Bar the odd poor pass, he was decent in possession, showing a cool head to keep the ball under pressure and play the ball into the right areas. On the ball, he tried to make forward passes, but he was as guilty as most for playing wayward balls. Wout Faes: It was his ineffective clearances that led to the penalty, and he gave the ball away fairly regularly throughout the afternoon. But he did recover, and defended with more composure than his partner Faes for the rest of the game, particularly in how he blocked off Newcastle runners. Danny Ward: He had a couple of hairy moments that he got away with when he ran out to meet Joelinton 35 yards from goal in the first half, and when he flapped at a corner in the second. Daka claimed a penalty as he had been denied a chance to chase the ball down by Pope, but nothing was given.

The latest Leicester City news as the team suffered a disappointing defeat against the Magpies at the King Power Stadium on Boxing Day.

[Brendan Rodgers](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/brendan-rodgers)’ team could have revenge on their mind when they travel up to St James’ Park on Tuesday January 10. The presenter specifically emphasised the words ‘on the day’ in order to highlight that he doesn’t necessarily believe that Newcastle are the better team. That conversation then continued on Match of the Day, with Lineker presenting the show and Shearer appearing as a pundit. It was an afternoon to forget for fans watching the game, with [comments section](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-lineker-alan-sherer-leicester-7970571) [Brendan Rodgers questions Leicester City commitment in Newcastle United defeat](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brendan-rodgers-questions-leicester-city-7970319) [Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers misses 'huge opportunity' against Newcastle](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-boss-brendan-rodgers-7970271) [Leicester need January transfers following Newcastle nightmare after Christmas](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-need-january-transfers-following-7970180) [Leicester City player ratings vs Newcastle: Tielemans stinker as fans lose patience with Daka](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-player-ratings-v-7970179) [The latest Leicester city news in one place](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) They found themselves 1-0 down after just a couple of minutes when former striker Chris Wood scored from the spot. It was 2-0 just four minutes later when Miguel Almiron found a way past City’s defence and Danny Ward. [giving their reaction on social media ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-linekers-sharp-response-alan-7970368)after the game. [Gary Lineker's sharp response to Alan Shearer question after Newcastle thrash Leicester](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-linekers-sharp-response-alan-7970368) [James Maddison injury update for Liverpool clash as Leicester City medical staff seek resolution](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/james-maddison-injury-update-liverpool-7970420) [City](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc), as they returned to [Premier League](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) action for the first time in six weeks.