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The Guardian - UK
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Newcastle v Leicester: match preview

Newcastle v Leicester
Newcastle v Leicester: probable starters in bold, contenders in light Illustration: Guardian

Eddie Howe has said he is preparing to “make difficult decisions” and be ruthless this summer as he prepares to move players on from Newcastle in order to accommodate new signings in his 25-man Premier League squad while remaining within financial fair play rules. Miguel Almirón, a £20m buy on the part of Rafael Benítez, ranks among those playing for their futures. With Ryan Fraser injured, Almirón could be offered a rare start at home against Leicester as Howe aims to move a step closer to mid-table security with a win against Brendan Rodgers’s side. Louise Taylor

Sunday 2.15pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue St James’ Park

Last season Newcastle 1 Leicester 2

Referee Jarred Gillett

This season G6 Y22 R1 3.83 cards/game

Odds H 5-4 A 5-2 D 5-2

NEWCASTLE

Subs from Darlow, Manquillo, Dummett, Lascelles, Fernández, Murphy, Longstaff, Willock, Gayle, Fraser, Ritchie

Doubtful Willock (illness), Fraser (thigh)

Injured Trippier (foot, 30 Apr), Wilson (calf, 30 Apr)

Suspended None

Discipline Y78 R2

Form WWLLLW

Leading scorer Wilson 6

LEICESTER

Subs from Jakupovic, Vestergaard, Pereira, Amartey, Soyuncu, Odunze, Choudhury, Pérez, Albrighton, Iheanacho, Lookman, Soumaré, Thomas

Doubtful None

Injured Vardy (knee, unknown), Ward (knee, unknown), Bertrand (knee, unknown), Ndidi (knee, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y40 R1

Form WWLWDW

Leading scorer Vardy 10

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