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
Newcastle look to break with numbers from a Leicester corner. Dewsbury-Hall has to get back to intercept a dangerous pass from Guimaraes towards Longstaff.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Perez enters the game to replace the injured Praet.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Daka releases Barnes down the left flank, but is on his heels from the cutback from the Leicester winger.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Praet remains down for the home side and may have to be withdrawn here. He got a blow to the ribs from Joelinton's knee.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Praet takes a knock as Joelinton rises to power a header at goal, which is blocked by Castagne. Newcastle are all over the Foxes here.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Joelinton is receiving treatment on a knock at the side of the pitch. Howe will not want to lose the influential Brazilian.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Newcastle have scored 15 first-half goals in 16 games, only Manchester City (20) have scored more in the Premier League this season.
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