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
For as good as Newcastle have been, Leicester have been equally as poor. The Foxes have been extremely lacklustre at the back as Daniel Amartey fouled Joelinton with a loose challenge, while Boubakary Soumare was weak in the air for the third. Patson Daka at the other end spurned two good chances to get the hosts back into the game at 2-0 down. It has been a day to forget so far for Leicester.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Newcastle are marching into second place in the Premier League as they hold a 3-0 lead over Leicester City at the break. Chris Wood put the Magpies ahead in the third minute from the penalty spot after Joelinton was fouled. Miguel Almiron then continued his outstanding season with a brilliant goal before Joelinton added a third with a powerful header. Eddie Howe's men have been dominant in the first half.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
HALF-TIME: LEICESTER CITY 0-3 NEWCASTLE UNITED
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Tielemans looks for space in the final third to thread a pass through to Daka, but he sends his offload straight to Pope.
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