Leicester City : Newcastle United delivered a dominant performance at the King Power Stadium, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League. The result lifts Eddie Howe’s side to fifth place, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea, as their pursuit of a Champions League spot intensifies.
Fast Start Stuns Leicester
The Magpies wasted no time in asserting control, with Jacob Murphy netting twice inside the first 10 minutes, leaving the home crowd stunned. Newcastle’s aggressive press and swift attacking transitions overwhelmed a lackluster Leicester defense.
Adding salt to the wounds, former Fox Harvey Barnes struck before the half-hour mark, capping off a near-perfect first half for Newcastle. His goal was not only a symbolic blow to his old club but also a statement of intent from a player reborn under Eddie Howe.
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Leicester Set Unwanted Record
For Leicester City, the defeat marks a new low. They’ve now lost eight consecutive home games without scoring—a record no other team in English league history has matched. With only seven matches remaining and a massive 15-point gap from safety, relegation looks all but certain for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side.
Matchday Highlights in Leicester
- Jacob Murphy celebrates his first and second goals alongside Alexander Isak as Newcastle’s early blitz puts them in control.
- Harvey Barnes, once adored by Foxes fans, celebrates his goal with Dan Burn, completing a remarkable return to his former ground.
- Fabian Schär and Jamie Vardy engage in a physical battle, with Leicester struggling to create any meaningful chances.
- A visibly frustrated Ruud van Nistelrooy watches from the sidelines as his side sinks deeper into crisis.
- Midfield duels between Wilfred Ndidi and Tino Livramento, as well as Boubakary Soumaré vs. Isak, highlight the physical intensity of the clash.
- Patson Daka and Joelinton also clash as Leicester desperately try to find a spark, to no avail.
What This Means
For Newcastle United, this emphatic win not only boosts their goal difference but also sends a clear message to their top-four rivals. With key players in form and momentum on their side, a return to Europe’s elite competition looks within reach.
Meanwhile, Leicester City’s season continues to unravel. Unless a miracle unfolds in the final weeks, the 2016 Premier League champions could soon find themselves in the Championship.
