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.
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Ward takes a gamble as he dives off his line to claim a corner from Trippier. The ball ricochets around the penalty area, but lands safely for the Foxes.
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Newcastle are controlling the tempo of the game here. Leicester cannot get anything going.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
The omens are not promising for a Leicester comeback. Newcastle are unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches when leading at half-time (W6, D0) dating back to 31st August 2022 against Liverpool (L1-2).
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Vardy makes a run down the right flank and sends a low ball across the face of goal, but it evades the run of Barnes. The attack eventually peters out.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
OVER! Botman latches on to a loose ball in the Leicester box and fires at goal on his left foot, sending his attempt narrowly over the bar.
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Substitution Patson Daka Jamie Richard Vardy
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