Newcastle United ended their four-game winless streak in the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Leicester City at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s side dominated the match, with Jacob Murphy scoring twice and Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes also finding the net.
Lineups
Newcastle United: Martin Dubravka, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Fabian Schar, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Murphy, Miguel Almiron, Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak.
Leicester City: Mads Hermansen, Conor Coady, Jannik Vestergaard, Wout Faes, Ryan Bertrand, Hamza Choudhury, Youri Tielemans, Stephy Mavididi, James Maddison, Kelechi Iheanacho, Patson Daka.
How the Match Unfolded
Newcastle took the lead in the first half through Murphy’s clever finish, following a well-worked corner routine. The hosts continued to press, with Isak shooting too close to Hermansen in a one-on-one.
In the second half, Newcastle scored three goals within five minutes, with Guimaraes heading in from close range and Isak nodding home from a deflected cross. Murphy sealed the win with his second goal, a low drive past substitute keeper Danny Ward.
Post-Match Analysis
The victory lifted Newcastle to 11th in the Premier League, while Leicester remains 16th, two points above the relegation zone. Newcastle’s dominance was evident, with the Foxes struggling to create scoring opportunities.
The hosts’ set-piece routines proved particularly effective, with Guimaraes and Isak benefiting from clever deliveries.
Leicester’s collapse in the second half will alarm manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who witnessed his side being outplayed in every department. Newcastle’s win was a testament to their resilience, having endured a difficult run of results.
What the Coaches Said
Eddie Howe praised his team’s performance, highlighting their set-piece execution and overall dominance. “We were excellent from start to finish,” Howe said. “Our set-pieces were a key factor, and we’re delighted with the result.“
"It's a matter of these details in the Premier League" – Ruud van Nistelrooy 🎥 pic.twitter.com/518XT0GeHD
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 14, 2024
Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed frustration with the referee’s decisions and his team’s collapse in the second half. “We didn’t deserve to lose by that margin,” Van Nistelrooy said. “We need to improve our defending and create more scoring opportunities.”
Player of the Match
Jacob Murphy’s two goals and lively performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
What Next
Newcastle faces Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday. Then, Premier League matches against Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Tottenham will follow. Leicester hosts Wolves next weekend in a crucial relegation battle.
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