Leicester City Faces Newcastle in Critical Premier League Match

Leicester City faces a challenging match against Newcastle United as they aim to avoid an unwanted Premier League record of losing eight consecutive home games without scoring. Leicester, promoted from the Championship last season, has struggled significantly, winning only four of their 31 matches this season and currently on an eight-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Newcastle is vying for a Champions League spot, sitting just three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with two games in hand. Newcastle has not lost to Leicester since 2021 and dominated their last encounter with a 4-0 victory. Concerns for Newcastle include potential injuries to key players Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier, while Leicester's only notable absence is Abdul Fatawu. The match is critical for both teams, with Leicester fighting relegation and Newcastle pushing for European qualification.