Matt Targett has been named in the WhoScored Team of the Week alongside star man Bruno Guimaraes. The Newcastle United midfielder scored both goals as the Magpies came from behind to earn a vital three points in the fight for survival.
Eddie Howe's side are now 12 points above the drop zone with six games left to play. Newcastle know a win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night would all but guarantee their place in the Premier League next season.
The arrival of the five January signings has been a major turning point in the campaign with match-winner Guimaraes adding some much-needed class into the Magpies squad. The most notable improvement has been Newcastle's defence and Targett has been one of the standout performers since arriving on loan from Aston Villa.
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It was more of the same from the Villa loanee against the Foxes who made four tackles, four interceptions, two clearances and was awarded a rating of 7.72. Whoscored said: "The first of two Newcastle players to feature rounds off the backline. Matt Targett put in a huge shift in their 2-1 win over Leicester, making four tackles, four interceptions and two clearances as the Magpies maintained their superb home run at the Foxes' expense."
As for Guimaraes, the Newcastle midfielder was awarded an 8.70 and was in the team for the second week in a row. WhoScored said: "For the second game running, Bruno Guimaraes landed the WhoScored man of the match awarded as he shone in Newcastle's 2-1 win over Leicester.
"The Brazilian fired in goals number two and three of the season against Leicester, finding a way past Kasper Schmeichel with two of four shots. Guimaraes broke forward from midfield well, completing three dribbles, and worked hard off the ball as he made four tackles to land a rating of 8.70. "
WhoScored Team of the Week:
Fraser Forster - 8.51
Kristoffer Ajer -8.01
Jan Bednarek - 8.64
Pontus Jansson - 7.96
Matt Targett - 7.72
Anthony Elanga - 8.22
Bruno Guimaraes - 8.70
Christian Eriksen 8.01
Jadon Sancho - 7.90
Cristiano Ronaldo - 9.67
Teemu Pukki 7.81
