Leicester City vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Newcastle United attacker Joelinton won a penalty and netted a first-half header in a 3-0 thrashing of Leicester City that took his side up to second in the Premier League table on Monday.
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 seconds, and striker Chris Wood blasted the spot-kick into the middle of the net.
Miguel Almiron added a brilliant second in the seventh minute, cutting in from the right before playing a one-two with Bruno Guimaraes and slotting the return pass in at the far post.
Despite the return of league football following the World Cup break, there was little Christmas cheer for the home fans as Joelinton made it 3-0 in the 32nd minute when Boubakary Soumare was caught ball-watching at a corner and the Brazilian headed home.
The introduction of Jamie Vardy at the break gave Leicester’s attack a focal point that was sorely lacking in the first half, but they showed little sign of mounting a comeback as the Magpies held on to win comfortably.
Newcastle climbed above Manchester City, who play Leeds United on Wednesday, into second place on 33 points, four behind leaders Arsenal, who take on West Ham United later on Monday. Leicester are 13th on 17 points.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Willock looks to thread a pass through to Longstaff, but the ball just bounces away from the midfielder into the path of Ward.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
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Leicester City vs Newcastle United
After winning just three of their first 17 Premier League meetings with Newcastle (D5 L9), Leicester have now won nine of their last 13 against the Magpies (L4).
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Newcastle have made one change to their side from their triumph over Bournemouth in the EFL Cup. Callum Wilson misses out due to illness and is replaced by Wood. Almiron and Joelinton support the forward in the final third, with Alexander Isak still missing due to injury.
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