Team news
Leicester are without Wilfred Ndidi, who faces a couple of weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring issue, while Boubakary Soumare is suspended.
That could leave the Foxes short of options in midfield, with Harry Winks doubtful because of a groin injury.
However, loanee Facundo Buonanotte is available again after being ineligible to face his parent club Brighton last weekend.
Newcastle are hoping Nick Pope can overcome a knee problem, while Joe Willock and Lewis Miley could also feature after injury.
Callum Wilson revealed earlier this week, external that he has suffered a hamstring problem just weeks after returning from injury – the forward is likely to be out for a couple of months.
Match facts
Head to head
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Newcastle have won just one of their past seven Premier League home games against Leicester (D1, L5).
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Leicester have won six Premier League away matches versus Newcastle, more than against any other opponent.
Newcastle United
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Newcastle have gone four league games without a win and have won just two of their past 11 (D4, L5).
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The Magpies have 20 points after 15 matches; they were on 30 points at this stage in 2022-23 and 26 points in 2023-24.
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Eddie Howe’s side have conceded seven goals in their past two matches.
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Newcastle have won just one of their five most recent home league games (D2, L2).
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Alexander Isak has been involved in 24 Premier League goals in 2024, scoring 19 and providing five assists. It’s the most in a year by a Newcastle player since Alan Shearer’s 31 in 2002.
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Bruno Guimaraes has won 56 fouls in the Premier League this season, 21 more than any other player. On average, he is fouled almost four times a game.
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Harvey Barnes could face Leicester for the first time since leaving the club last year. He scored 45 goals in 187 appearances for the Foxes in all competitions.
Leicester City
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Leicester have won just one of their past seven league matches (D2, L4).
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The Foxes have conceded the opening goal in 11 of their 15 Premier League fixtures this season, a joint-high alongside Southampton and Wolves.
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However, Leicester have scored in 14 of their 15 league games this campaign.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy is unbeaten in his last 22 matches as a manager in all competitions.
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Jamie Vardy has been involved in seven goals in his last seven Premier League appearances, scoring four times and providing three assists.
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