2020/21
Matchweek 35
All times shown are your local time
Fri 7 May 2021
Kick Off:
King Power Stadium, Leicester
Ref: Darren England

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Wilson double helps Newcastle shock Leicester

Callum Wilson scored twice as Newcastle United eased their relegation fears with a stunning 4-2 win against Leicester City.

Jonny Evans was injured in the warm-up for the hosts, with Marc Albrighton replacing him, and the Magpies took advantage as an error by Caglar Soyuncu allowed Joe Willock to finish after 22 minutes.

Wesley Fofana's header was saved at the other end by Martin Dubravka, before Paul Dummett doubled Newcastle's lead with his third Premier League goal on 34 minutes.

Wilson's breakaway strike on 64 minutes made it 3-0, and he added a fourth nine minutes later after his initial effort had rebounded off a post.

Albrighton's swerving shot gave Leicester faint hope 10 minutes from time, and Kelechi Iheanacho made it 4-2 with a low shot on 87 minutes.

Newcastle climb to 13th with 39 points from 35 matches, 12 clear of third-from-bottom Fulham, who have four left to play.

Leicester are third on 63 points, five clear of fifth-placed West Ham United, who have a match in hand.

See: Leicester report | Newcastle report

Next fixtures

Leicester: 11 May v Man Utd (A)
Newcastle: 14 May v Man City (H)

Match officials

Referee: Darren England. Assistants: Lee Betts, Darren Cann. Fourth official: Craig Pawson. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger.

 

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Match officials

Referee: Darren England

Assistants: Lee Betts, Darren Cann

Fourth Official: Craig Pawson

VAR: Paul Tierney

Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger

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      Season So Far

      Leicester
       
      Newcastle

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Leicester
        Total Wins
        12
        Home
        6
        Away
        6
        Newcastle
        Total Wins
        14
        Home
        8
        Away
        6

        Played

        32

        Draws 6

        Recent Meetings