Ruud van Nistelrooy Suffers First Premier League Defeat as Newcastle Thrash Leicester City 4-0
Newcastle United delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over Leicester City at St. James’ Park, handing Ruud van Nistelrooy his first Premier League defeat as the Foxes’ manager. The comprehensive win marked Newcastle’s first triumph in four matches and propelled them to 11th place in the Premier League table.
Newcastle Dominates the Match
The Magpies dominated the game from start to finish, boasting 59% possession and 27 shots, compared to Leicester’s 4 shots. Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy scored a brace, with Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak also finding the back of the net.
The home side’s pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when Murphy opened the scoring with a well-placed finish. Guimaraes doubled Newcastle’s lead in the 34th minute, and Isak added a third goal just before halftime.
Murphy sealed the victory with his second goal in the 66th minute, leaving Leicester City reeling from a dismal performance.
Post-Match Reaction
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe expressed his delight with the team’s performance, saying, “We were excellent from start to finish. We created a lot of chances and took them well. It was a great team performance.”
On the other hand, Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed with Leicester City’s display, stating, “We didn’t start the game well, and we conceded two goals in the first half. We tried to change things in the second half, but it wasn’t enough. We have to learn from this and move on.”
Stats and Facts
- Newcastle United have won three of their last four home matches against Leicester City.
- Jacob Murphy has scored three goals in his last four Premier League appearances.
- Leicester City have conceded 10 goals in their last three away matches in the Premier League.
The defeat leaves Leicester City in 16th place, four points above the relegation zone, while Newcastle’s win sets them up for a potential push towards the top five. The Magpies’ next challenge will be the EFL Cup quarter-final against Brentford, while Leicester City will look to bounce back against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
