For Newcastle United, the comedown can wait. Eddie Howe’s side jumped to fifth in the Premier League to intensify their push for the Champions League after dismantling a sorry Leicester City, a club with a decision to make.
Newcastle’s business was in effect complete after 34 minutes, courtesy of two goals by Jacob Murphy and one from Harvey Barnes. For Leicester, it is now a record eight home defeats in a row without scoring and 15 losses in their past 16 matches. Such damning statistics do not bode well for Ruud van Nistelrooy.
About Author
More Stories
Richmond court controversy with Noah Balta slated for polarising AFL return
Chris Dobey shines in Rotterdam to earn long-awaited Premier League triumph
Postecoglou hails Spurs’ belief after Solanke sets up Bodø/Glimt semi-final