Newcastle United continued their impressive Premier League surge with a commanding 3-0 win over a hapless Leicester City, extending their winning streak to four matches and climbing into the top five. The Magpies, now looking like serious contenders for UEFA Champions League football next season, made easy work of a Leicester side staring relegation in the face.
Lightning Start Silences the King Power
The match barely had time to settle before Newcastle took the lead inside two minutes. It was a textbook team goal, as Joelinton set Harvey Barnes free on the left. The former Leicester winger cut inside before sliding a perfect pass to the overlapping Tino Livramento, who delivered a low cross to the back post. Jacob Murphy arrived on cue to tap home, shocking the home crowd and immediately shifting momentum in Newcastle’s favor.
It was a goal that showed the fluidity and flair Eddie Howe has instilled in his team this season—and it wouldn’t be the last.
Murphy Bags a Brace as Schar Stuns From Distance
Just nine minutes later, Newcastle doubled their lead in dramatic fashion. Centre-back Fabian Schar let fly from inside his own half, his audacious long-range strike crashing against the crossbar. The rebound fell kindly to Murphy, who reacted fastest to score his second goal of the game and put the Magpies firmly in control.
Leicester, completely rattled, looked fragile in defense and lifeless in attack. The Foxes, who had not scored in their last seven home games, never looked like responding.
Barnes Punishes Former Club with Third
The visitors were ruthless on the counter, and before the break, they made it 3-0. Joelinton drove forward with purpose, testing goalkeeper Mads Hermansen with a low shot. The Leicester keeper parried it straight into the path of Barnes, who needed no invitation to score against his former club.
That goal all but ended any hopes Leicester had of mounting a comeback. Their defensive frailty and inability to create clear chances once again put them under the microscope.
Newcastle Rest Stars in Cruise-Control Second Half
With the match wrapped up by halftime, Eddie Howe was able to manage his squad smartly. He substituted key players Joelinton, Bruno Guimarães, and Alexander Isak just after the hour mark, resting them for future fixtures as the Magpies continue their Champions League chase.
Dan Burn came close to adding a fourth from a corner but missed his header. However, Newcastle never looked threatened in the second half, confidently maintaining control without overexerting themselves.
Leicester’s Nightmare Continues
Leicester City’s season continues to go from bad to worse. This loss marks their eighth straight home defeat without scoring a single goal. They have now conceded 21 unanswered goals, and with just a handful of games remaining, survival hopes are slipping away fast.
Their sole moment of positivity came late in the game, when 15-year-old Jeremy Monga was brought on for his professional debut. The teenage debutant became the second-youngest player in Premier League history, a small beacon of hope on an otherwise gloomy night at the King Power Stadium.
Stats Highlight Magpies’ Domination
Newcastle’s dominance wasn’t just on the scoreboard—it was backed by the numbers:
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Possession: 58%
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Shots on target: 6
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Total passes: 550+
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Completed passes: 90% accuracy
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Goals scored: 3
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Clean sheet: 1
Leicester barely tested Nick Pope, and the Magpies’ organized defense easily held on to their lead.
Champions League Dream Alive for Newcastle
With the win, Newcastle move into fifth place and stay hot on the heels of fourth-placed Aston Villa. Eddie Howe’s men have now gone six games unbeaten against Leicester (W5, D1), and they’re peaking at exactly the right time.
Their fluid attacking play, defensive discipline, and growing squad depth are all combining into a serious bid for Europe’s biggest stage. If they continue this form, a return to Champions League football for the first time in two decades looks well within reach.
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