Newcastle United delivered a decisive 3-0 victory over Leicester City, enhancing their Champions League hopes and pushing Leicester closer to relegation. Jacob Murphy starred with two early goals, and a third from Harvey Barnes followed. Despite Leicester's efforts, including hitting the posts, they struggled defensively. The win puts Newcastle in a favorable position, now sitting fifth in the Premier League and only one point behind Manchester City. Leicester remains in trouble, significantly adrift of safety as they face possible relegation in upcoming matches.
After fellow European hopefuls Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Manchester City dropped points over the weekend, Newcastle took their chance to go fifth in the Premier League.
Newcastle went 3-0 up in the 34th minute. Hermansen parried Joelinton's shot, and Barnes was the only player to react as he stabbed in the rebound.
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