FT Leicester City 4 - 0
Newcastle United
Commentary:
90+4' Leicester with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Leicester: 47%, Newcastle: 53%.
90+4' Matt Ritchie sends a header towards goal, but Kasper Schmeichel is there to comfortably save it
90+3' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
90+3' Callum Wilson from Newcastle passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Callum Wilson from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+3' Newcastle start a counter attack.
90+3' Marc Albrighton from Leicester takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+2' A shot by Youri Tielemans is blocked.
90+2' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Safe hands from Kasper Schmeichel as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' Javier Manquillo puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Leicester are in control of the ball.
90' Yellow card for Allan Saint-Maximin.
90' The ref blows his whistle. Allan Saint-Maximin charged Patson Daka from behind and it's a free-kick
90' Ball possession: Leicester: 47%, Newcastle: 53%.
90' Boubakary Soumare relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle sends a deflected cross into the box.
89' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
89' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' James Maddison from Leicester is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
88' James Maddison is leaving the field to be replaced by Kasey McAteer in a tactical substitution.
88' Javier Manquillo from Newcastle makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
88' Jacob Murphy of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
88' Caglar Soyuncu relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Matt Ritchie puts in a cross...
87' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
87' Newcastle has resigned and is just waiting for the referee to finish the match.
86' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
85' Patson Daka provided the assist for the goal.
85' G O O O A A A L - James Maddison scores with the left foot!85' Some neat football here as James Maddison from Leicester plays a 1-2 with Patson Daka.
85' Goal kick for Leicester.
85' Ball possession: Leicester: 50%, Newcastle: 50%.
85' Jonjo Shelvey is leaving the field to be replaced by Matt Ritchie in a tactical substitution.
84' Danger averted there as Patson Daka from Leicester clears the danger with a good tackle
84' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
84' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' A shot by Joseph Willock is blocked.
84' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
84' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
84' Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Fabian Schaer puts in a cross...
83' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
83' Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
83' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
82' A wonderful team goal!
81' James Maddison provided the assist for the goal.
81' G O O O A A A L - Youri Tielemans scores with the right foot!81' James Maddison from Leicester makes a great pass and space opens up...
81' Patson Daka from Leicester directs a ball squarely in the box.
81' Leicester start a counter attack.
81' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
80' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Leicester: 48%, Newcastle: 52%.
79' Goal kick for Leicester.
79' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
79' Great defending by Kasper Schmeichel from Leicester to prevent his team conceding a goal.
78' Timothy Castagne could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
78' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Marc Albrighton puts in a cross...
78' James Maddison from Leicester takes a short corner kick from the left.
78' Marc Albrighton from Leicester makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
77' Could be a good chance here as James Maddison from Leicester cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
77' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' The referee signals a free kick as Joelinton from Newcastle trips Boubakary Soumare
76' Joelinton from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Newcastle start a counter attack.
76' Jamaal Lascelles is penalised for pushing Luke Thomas.
76' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
75' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
75' Joseph Willock from Newcastle sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
75' Ball possession: Leicester: 49%, Newcastle: 51%.
74' Newcastle plays a short goal kick.
74' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Great vision by Martin Dubravka from Newcastle as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
74' Could be a good chance here as Marc Albrighton from Leicester cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
73' Goal kick for Leicester.
72' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' The referee signals a free kick as Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle trips James Maddison
71' Leicester are in control of the ball.
71' Harvey Barnes is leaving the field to be replaced by Marc Albrighton in a tactical substitution.
70' After a tactical foul, Javier Manquillo sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
70' Obstruction as Javier Manquillo cuts off the run of Harvey Barnes. A free-kick is awarded.
70' Leicester start a counter attack.
70' Ball possession: Leicester: 49%, Newcastle: 51%.
70' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
69' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
69' A shot by Jonjo Shelvey is blocked.
69' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
69' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
68' Boubakary Soumare relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Javier Manquillo puts in a cross...
68' Poor play by Wilfred Ndidi as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
68' Joelinton puts in a cross...
68' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
67' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
66' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
66' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Allan Saint-Maximin shoots from outside the box, but Kasper Schmeichel has it under control
65' Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
65' Ball possession: Leicester: 52%, Newcastle: 48%.
64' Caglar Soyuncu from Leicester is booked after several commited fouls.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Caglar Soyuncu from Leicester trips Callum Wilson
64' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
64' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' James Maddison comes back onto the field.
63' The game is restarted.
63' James Maddison is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
62' Jamal Lewis is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Murphy in a tactical substitution.
62' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryan Fraser in a tactical substitution.
62' James Maddison is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
62' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
62' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle commits a foul by elbowing James Maddison
62' Today's attendance is 31959.
61' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' The referee signals a free kick as Harvey Barnes from Leicester trips Javier Manquillo
60' Goal kick for Leicester.
60' Ball possession: Leicester: 53%, Newcastle: 47%.
59' Joseph Willock fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
59' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
59' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
58' A wonderful team goal!
57' Harvey Barnes provided the assist for the goal.
57' G O O O A A A L - Patson Daka from Leicester taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Patson Daka57' Harvey Barnes from Leicester directs a ball squarely in the box.
57' James Maddison carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
57' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Callum Wilson is penalised for pushing Wilfred Ndidi.
56' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall comes back onto the field.
56' The ref blows his whistle. Caglar Soyuncu charged Callum Wilson from behind and it's a free-kick
55' The game is restarted.
55' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
55' Ball possession: Leicester: 55%, Newcastle: 45%.
54' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
54' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
54' Dangerous challenge by Joseph Willock from Newcastle. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on the receiving end of that.
53' Joelinton shoots from outside the box, but Kasper Schmeichel has it under control
53' A shot by Allan Saint-Maximin is blocked.
53' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
53' Newcastle start a counter attack.
53' Harvey Barnes from Leicester directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Poor play by Fabian Schaer as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
53' Luke Thomas puts in a cross...
52' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Leicester are in control of the ball.
51' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
50' Caglar Soyuncu relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Fabian Schaer swings in a cross from the free kick.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester trips Joseph Willock
50' Ball possession: Leicester: 55%, Newcastle: 45%.
49' Goal kick for Newcastle.
49' Harvey Barnes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
49' Leicester start a counter attack.
48' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle concedes a foul on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
48' Leicester are in control of the ball.
48' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle crosses a free kick, but his teammate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
47' Reckless challenge there. Luke Thomas commits a rough foul on Miguel Almiron
46' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
46' Dangerous challenge by Callum Wilson from Newcastle. Wilfred Ndidi on the receiving end of that.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Leicester gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Leicester: 58%, Newcastle: 42%.
45+2' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' A shot by Javier Manquillo is blocked.
45+2' Callum Wilson from Newcastle makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
45+1' Harvey Barnes relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Jamal Lewis puts in a cross...
45+1' Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Timothy Castagne clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+1' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
45' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Leicester: 61%, Newcastle: 39%.
44' Wilfred Ndidi relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
44' Youri Tielemans clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
44' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
44' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
44' Joelinton from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
43' Dangerous challenge by Boubakary Soumare from Leicester. Allan Saint-Maximin on the receiving end of that.
43' Newcastle plays a short goal kick.
42' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Poor play by Jamaal Lascelles as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
42' Youri Tielemans puts in a cross...
41' The referee signals a free kick as Joelinton from Newcastle trips James Maddison
41' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
40' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Miguel Almiron of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
40' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Leicester: 62%, Newcastle: 38%.
39' Leicester managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
39' G O O O A A A L - Youri Tielemans from Leicester puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Martin Dubravka chose the wrong side.38' PENALTY - Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle concedes a penalty for tripping James Maddison.
37' Jonjo Shelvey could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
37' Newcastle plays a short goal kick.
37' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Callum Wilson from Newcastle is ruled offside.
35' Ball possession: Leicester: 65%, Newcastle: 35%.
35' Harvey Barnes from Leicester goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Javier Manquillo
34' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Goal kick for Leicester.
33' Joelinton from Newcastle tries to play a nice 1-2 with Callum Wilson, but it comes to nothing.
33' Joelinton from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
33' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
32' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
32' Boubakary Soumare clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
31' Jonjo Shelvey swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' Caglar Soyuncu is penalised for pushing Joelinton.
30' Goal kick for Leicester.
30' Ball possession: Leicester: 67%, Newcastle: 33%.
29' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
29' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall puts in a cross...
29' Leicester are in control of the ball.
28' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' James Maddison swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips James Maddison
27' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Leicester are in control of the ball.
26' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
25' Javier Manquillo relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Harvey Barnes from Leicester had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
25' James Maddison from Leicester sends a deflected cross into the box.
25' Ball possession: Leicester: 61%, Newcastle: 39%.
25' A header from Wilfred Ndidi is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
25' A player from Newcastle puts his side under pressure with a bad attempt at a clearance.
24' James Maddison swings in a cross from the free kick.
24' After a tactical foul, Jamal Lewis sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
24' Jamal Lewis is penalised for pushing Patson Daka.
23' Leicester start a counter attack.
23' A shot by Allan Saint-Maximin is blocked.
23' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
23' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
22' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
21' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
21' James Maddison from Leicester swings in the corner from the left.
21' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
20' Leicester are in control of the ball.
20' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Ball possession: Leicester: 72%, Newcastle: 28%.
19' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
19' Leicester are trying to create something here.
18' Callum Wilson hand-balls.
18' Goal kick for Newcastle.
17' Callum Wilson from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
16' Goal kick for Newcastle.
16' James Maddison goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
15' Joseph Willock is penalised for pushing Harvey Barnes.
15' Ball possession: Leicester: 70%, Newcastle: 30%.
14' Goal kick for Newcastle.
14' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Youri Tielemans puts in a cross...
14' James Maddison from Leicester takes a short corner kick from the right.
13' Timothy Castagne from Leicester tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
13' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Goal kick for Leicester.
11' After a tactical foul, Timothy Castagne sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
11' Timothy Castagne from Leicester goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Allan Saint-Maximin
10' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Kasper Schmeichel from Leicester fails to clear the ball properly and gives away a throw-in to the opponent team.
10' Ball possession: Leicester: 73%, Newcastle: 27%.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips James Maddison
9' A shot by Fabian Schaer is blocked.
9' Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
8' Callum Wilson from Newcastle makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
8' Wilfred Ndidi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
7' Leicester are in control of the ball.
7' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Goal kick for Leicester.
6' The game is restarted.
6' Jonny Evans is injured and is replaced by Boubakary Soumare.
5' Ball possession: Leicester: 50%, Newcastle: 50%.
4' Jonny Evans is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
4' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
4' Joelinton of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
4' Caglar Soyuncu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
3' Leicester are in control of the ball.
2' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Goal kick for Newcastle.
1' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Leicester kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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