Potter discusses talented Leicester
The Foxes have been boosted over new year with the news that Jonny Evans has penned a new two-and-a-half year contract at the King Power, with the 33-year-old still a key piece to Rodgers’ side and helping to bring on the outstanding talent Wesley Fofana. While Callum Wilson’s return for Newcastle last time out should see him approaching full fitness and a degree of sharpness to ensure the hosts today will be more dangerous going forward, particularly in transitions should Leicester overcommit. Follow live score and goal updates from St James’ Park with analysis and reaction as we build up to Chelsea vs Man City in the later kick-off.
NEWCASTLE 0-0 LEICESTER (3’)
As expected, Leicester are enjoying most of the ball in the early stages. And it’s the visitors with the first shot on goal, too, as Maddison finds some space around 25 yards out and sends a left-footed shot flashing wide.
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KICK-OFF
The players take a knee, and Newcastle get us underway!
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The players make their way out onto the pitch at St James’ Park. We’ll be underway in just a few minutes…
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BRENDAN RODGERS SPEAKS TO SKY SPORTS
“We had players who couldn’t do the second game in 48 hours [against Crystal Palace]. Youri Tielamans has played every game, including internationals. We thought we could give him a rest. They are now all fit and fresh and ready to go.”
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STEVE BRUCE SPEAKS TO SKY SPORTS
“That [the Liverpool draw] gives everybody a lift, of course it does. I think today’s our seventh game in 23 days, so we all know it’s been pretty demanding. The Liverpool performance is something more like what we’re all looking for.”
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AWAY FORM
Only Manchester United have a better record on the road than Leicester this season. Brendan Rodgers’ side have won six of their eight away games, only beaten by Liverpool at Anfield.
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Sean and Matty Longstaff are starting together in midfield for Newcastle today, which might lead to some confusion. At least they don’t look alike…
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