Premier League: Leicester City vs Newcastle United live
Preview
Leicester City welcome Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side to the King Power stadium in game week 16 of the Premier League season. The match kicks off at 2:00 pm(GMT) with referee Peter Bankes in charge as centre referee. Both teams are struggling to earn points this season, with a win for either side important to their respective league campaigns.
Leicester are 11th on the Premier League table with 19-points after 15 games. Brendan Rodger’s side have won two of their last five competitive games, losing two and drawing one. Their last game was in midweek away at Napoli when Leicester failed to qualify for the next round of the Europa League after losing 3-2 to the side from Naples. A win for Leicester will move them as high as 8th in the league.
Newcastle United are 9th on the Premier League table with 10-points. The Magpies have lost and won one match each in their last five competitive games, drawing three in that period. Their first win of the season came in their last outing in the league against Burnley, thanks to a Callum Wilson first half strike.
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Head-to-head
Leicester City have dominated the most recent encounters against Newcastle. The Foxes have won four of their last five games against Newcastle, losing 4-2 in their last game against Newcastle. Callum Wilson scored twice in the victory away at the King Power Stadium last season.
Prediction
Leicester City have been struggling this season to produce good results. After missing out on the Europa League in midweek, this game will be a good opportunity to bounce back. Newcastle however will be looking forward to winning back to back games for the first time this season. Since the arrival of new manager Eddie Howe, the Magpies have been playing some very impressive football. Both teams are expected to score goals but Leicester might clinch the winner.
