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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Fisher at the King Power Stadium

Van Nistelrooy in gloomy mood after Newcastle blow away flimsy Leicester

Jacob Murphy wheels away in celebration having scored the opener within two minutes of kick-off
Jacob Murphy wheels away in celebration having scored the opener within two minutes of kick-off. Photograph: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United/Getty Images

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.

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