Ruud Van Nistelrooy suffered his first league defeat as the new Leicester City manager as they suffered a big defeat away against Newcastle. This is the Foxes heaviest defeat in all competitions so far this season.
The home side were without goalkeeper Nick Pope, who picked up a knock against Brentford that will keep him out for a month. Leicester's injury list continues to grow, as Wilfrid Ndidi missed out on a trip to St James Park due to a thigh injury.
Boubakary Soumare also missed out on this match due to suspension. The French midfielder picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Brighton and is serving his one-match ban.
Both teams looked very unsteady at the start of the game withneither side were able to gain an upper hand over the other. Multiple passes were given to Leicester but the Foxes were unable to make chances from it.
Newcastle quickly gained the upper hand and forced some big saves from Leicester keeper Mads Hermansen. Anthony Gordon's shot on eight minutes needed a wonder save to keep the score level.
The Magpies dominated the game and kept the away side far away from their goal, unable to even get out of their half. Leicester's defence would hold on effectively, but it would not last for long.
Jacob Murphy would fire the home side in front after 30 minutes after a short corner routine done perfectly. The ball was delivered to the winger on the edge of the box, who fired his shot into the bottom right corner of the net.
Newcastle would keep a high tempo as they searched for a second goal before the halftime break. Alexander Isak came closest to that second goal but put a weak shot straight at Hermansen, but the home side were unable to find the net.
Leicester were forced into a half-time change for Hermansen, who came off with an unknown injury. Danny Ward, who's last game was in the Carabao Cup against Man United, would be his replacement.
It would only take two minutes from the restart for Newcastle through Bruno Guimares. A free-kick into the Leicester box found Lewis Hall unmarked at the back post who passed to the Brazilian who lunged forward to score.
In the 50th minute the Magpies would make it three thanks to Alexander Isak as Hall was unlucky to not get a hat-trick of assists. Hall's cross took a deflection off Conor Coady which fell perfectly into the Swedish strikers head for an easy goal.
Newcastle would keep pushing for a fourth goal, while Leicester attempted to give the travelling fans any reason to cheer. Unfortunately, their attempts would be a big failure.
It would be Jacob Murphy to score his brace on 60 minutes as they were caught out on the wings. Isak's pass found the boot of Murphy who would fire a powerful shot through the legs of Ward.
Leicester would sit back with five players at the back to try and make sure that they do not concede another goal. A dull and uncreative Leicester side would see out the result until the final whistle, and Van Nistelrooy's side would need a big rethink.
Leicester remain in 16th after the result , although the Foxes do have the third highest goals conceded this season. Their next game is at home against a team that is threatened by relegation in Wolves.
Newcastle only move up one spot into 11th place, tied on points with Brentford and only three points from a European spot. Their next match is in the Carabao Cup as the Magpies face Brentford at home.
Mads Hermansen-7
A big injury concern for the Danish shot stopshot-stopper one of the brightest sparks for the Foxes this game.
Newcastle could have easily scored many more goals in the first half, and Hermansen had to be a brick wall over and over again.
James Justin-3
After seemingly picking up some form under the new manager, Justin returned to his run of poor performances this season.
He posed no threat to Anthony Gordon and was constantly beaten on his side of the field. He also takes some blame for Newcastle's second goal as he left Hall unmarked at the back post.
Conor Coady-3
The English defender knocked the ball into the path of Alexander Isak for Newcastle's third goal and also had an overall bad performance.
Coady could only offer some clearances out of his box but was beaten byconsistently the opposing attackers consistent the match.
Jannik Vestergaard-6
The final score seems unfair to the big Danish defender who had ,an okay game and was let down by his teammates.
Vestergaard kept trying to move the ball forward , which was another reasonat Leicester did not concede more in the first half.
Victor Kristiansen-4
Kristiansen started the match poorly and did not seem to grow into the match very quickly.
He struggled to stop crosses into the box on his side and was unable to provide any big threats when the Foxes were attacking.
Hamza Choudhury-1
The worst performance from a Leicester player this season, and it was a big reason why Newcastle had so much control during the match.
Constant ball-watching and sloppy passes made the game easy for the Magpies, it is o; itus that Choudhury is nowhere near ready for Premier League football.
Oliver Skipp-3
His first start for the club since the 5-2 loss against Man United was another poor one as he failed to make much impact during the match.
Newcastle's three midfielders easily passed him, and questions have to be asked about the Englishman's transfer fee.
Bilal El Khannous-7
One of the only players that can be proud of his performance, the Moroccan was the only real attacking threat for Leicester.
His passing created a lot of headaches for the Newcastle defence but the team's lack of attacking power gave him little to do offensively.
Kasey McAteer-3
Another bad performance from the Irish winger, McAteer was unable to do anything on either side of the field.
It is difficult to see him start for the next match against Wolves over the likes of Facundo Buonanotte.
Stephy Mavididi-3
His first start for the club since the start of November and it w,as one that many people will forget quickly.
He looked off-colour this match and posed no threat to Tino Livramento at any point during the match.
Jamie Vardy-5
A lack of service gave Vardy little to do throughout the match but was ,dangehe rous whenever he did get on the ball.
The Leicester legend set up some good opportunities for Leicester to go forward, but sloppy passing meant his work was all in vain.
Danny Ward-3
The Welsh goalkeeper was bought on at halftime after an injury to Mads Hermansen forced him off the field.
He conceded three goals during the second half, although only one was his fault.
Facundo Buonanotte-4
The Argentinian found himself surprisingly on the bench for this game, and came on after 58 minutes when his side were already 3-0 down.
It was difficult for him to have much of an impact as Leicester moved to a more defensive structure, and he could not provide much.
Caleb Okoli-5
Coming on for Choudhury, the Italian central defender came on to try and repel the Newcastle attackers.
Newcastle would get one more during his time on the field, but Okoli would provide more coverage than they could with only two defenders.
Patson Daka-3
The replacement for Jamie Vardy, the Zambian really struggled to get into the match.
Bobby Reid-5
Reid would only get eight minutes of game time, coming off for El Khannous and was unable to make anything important happen.
