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
