EPL: Newcastle v Leicester preview
Newcastle v Leicester preview
Newcastle United will look to end a barren run of form when Leicester City make the trip to St James' Park on Saturday.
The Magpies were dreaming about the possibility of a European finish after a good start to the season, but a dramatic drop in form over the past few weeks has seen the club slide down the table to 15th.
Rafael Benitez's men have taken just one point from the last 18 on offer, with the most recent victory a 1-0 home triumph over relegation-threatened Crystal Palace back on October 21.
Newcastle have picked up 10 points on home soil this season, accounting for two-thirds of their overall tally, and the Spanish tactician will be hoping to mastermind another win at St James' Park.
Captain Jamaal Lascelles and winger Christian Atsu are available after recovering from their respective injuries whilst left-back Paul Dummett will play for the Under-23s as he nears a senior return.
Leicester have been on a brilliant run of form under new manager Claude Puel, suffering just one defeat from his six matches in charge, and the upturn in results has lifted the club to ninth in the table.
The Foxes have won the previous four meetings against the Magpies and a fifth straight win could see the former Premier League champions climb above Watford into eighth.
Puel has confirmed there are no new injuries to his squad, with defender Robert Huth and midfielder Matty James the only two players unavailable for selection at the moment.
Rafael Benitez's men have taken just one point from the last 18 on offer, with the most recent victory a 1-0 home triumph over relegation-threatened Crystal Palace back on October 21.
Newcastle have picked up 10 points on home soil this season, accounting for two-thirds of their overall tally, and the Spanish tactician will be hoping to mastermind another win at St James' Park.
Captain Jamaal Lascelles and winger Christian Atsu are available after recovering from their respective injuries whilst left-back Paul Dummett will play for the Under-23s as he nears a senior return.
Leicester have been on a brilliant run of form under new manager Claude Puel, suffering just one defeat from his six matches in charge, and the upturn in results has lifted the club to ninth in the table.
The Foxes have won the previous four meetings against the Magpies and a fifth straight win could see the former Premier League champions climb above Watford into eighth.
Puel has confirmed there are no new injuries to his squad, with defender Robert Huth and midfielder Matty James the only two players unavailable for selection at the moment.