Newcastle question emphatically answered, Maddison worry and January transfer calls grow - 5 things

Newcastle United are up to second in the Premier League as they brushed Leicester City aside with ease on their return to Premier League action. The Magpies netted three times in the opening half an hour at the King Power Stadium to leave Brendan Rodgers' side crushed.

Chris Wood made no mistake from the penalty spot just 90 seconds into the tie, before Miguel Almiron and Joelinton added to the scoreline in the early stages. Leicester, buoyed by the half-time introduction of Jamie Vardy, tried to fight their way back into the game after the interval but failed to break down Newcastle's resilient back line.

Here are five things we learned from the King Power Stadium clash.