Leicester City vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from King Power Stadium
Follow live coverage as Leicester City face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
The full-time whistle blows at the King Power Stadium as Newcastle United strengthen their Champions League aspirations with a 3-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League. The Magpies are on a four-game winning streak in all competitions and look very hard to beat. The visitors opened the scoring through a Jacob Murphy tap in, after good work from Tino Livramento. Shortly afterwards, Murphy grabbed his second goal of the game after emphatically finishing off a rebound shot from Fabian Schar’s audacious effort from halfway. The Toon Army showed no mercy as they made it 3-0 through former Leicester forward Harvey Barnes who tapped home into an empty net. The Foxes’ pushed hard in the second half, however the game was already done. Eddie Howe’s side dominated throughout, and this was highlighted through a superior xG of 3.26. On the other hand, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s outfit struggled in the final third and this was reflected through an xG of 0.47. The Geordies move up to fifth place in the Premier League table, having played a game less than their closest rivals. Meanwhile, the hosts remain languishing in 19th place with relegation all but confirmed. Thanks for reading!
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
CHANCE! A corner kick from the right-hand side is whipped in at pace but Faes heads narrowly wide of the Newcastle goal. Even though they are losing, Leicester are desperate for a goal.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
We will have five minutes of additional time at the King Power Stadium.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
The visitors are happy to sit back and soak up the pressure. They are a few minutes away from recording a fourth consecutive win in all competitions. The Magpies will move up to fifth place in the Premier League after today's result.
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Substitution Kieran John Trippier Emil Henry Kristoffer Krafth
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
The home side win a corner kick on the right-hand side. This is after Tonali goes down after a hard slide tackle from Mavididi. The referee stops play for the Italian to receive some treatment, much to the dismay of the Leicester faithful!
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Not much is happening in the game at the moment. It is stop and start as Soumare goes down for a foul. Can Leicester City get a consolation?
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Jeremy Monga (15y 271d) is the second youngest player to appear in the Premier League, after only Ethan Nwaneri (15y 181d). Some positivity for the Foxes' on a horrible evening so far.
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