Newcastle vs Leicester – Predicted lineup and team news

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·14. Dezember 2024

Newcastle vs Leicester – Predicted lineup and team news

Newcastle United host Leicester City in the Premier League this weekend looking to return to form.

The Magpies are without a win in four leagues and have fallen adrift in the race for Europe. An inconsistent campaign has seen Newcastle win five, draw five and lose five of their 15 games.

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After showing signs of improvement in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Liverpool, Newcastle slumped to a disappointing 4-2 defeat at Brentford last weekend. Howe’s side have been accused of lacking their usual intensity against sides outside the elite.

A seven-point gap has opened up between Eddie Howe’s team and the Champions League places.

Leicester arrive in the North East unbeaten in two games under new head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Foxes fought back from two goals down to draw with Brighton last weekend.

Newcastle vs Leicester – Predicted lineup and team news

Newcastle team news

Callum Wilson took to social media this week to confirm his latest injury setback. The forward is back on the sidelines as an injury-plagued period continues for the 32-year-old. He joins Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth as confirmed absentees.

Joe Willock will be assessed after missing the defeat at Brentford with a hamstring strain, while Anthony Gordon will want a recall after dropping to the bench. The winger dismissed speculation surrounding his future at St James’ Park this week.