Newcastle vs Leicester LIVE: Team news, line-ups and more ahead of Premier League fixture today
Leicester City travel to Newcastle United looking to narrow the gap to Liverpool and Manchester United to just a point with victory at St James’ Park.
While Steve Bruce’s side will be confident of frustrating the Foxes after blanking the champions last time out, which will give Brendan Rodgers plenty of cause to think of ways to open up the Magpies following a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace last time out.
The Foxes have been boosted over new year with the news that Jonny Evans has penned a new two-and-a-half year contract at the King Power, with the 33-year-old still a key piece to Rodgers’ side and helping to bring on the outstanding talent Wesley Fofana. While Callum Wilson’s return for Newcastle last time out should see him approaching full fitness and a degree of sharpness to ensure the hosts today will be more dangerous going forward, particularly in transitions should Leicester overcommit. Follow live score and goal updates from St James’ Park with analysis and reaction as we build up to Chelsea vs Man City in the later kick-off.
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EVANS SIGNS NEW LEICESTER CONTRACT
Jonny Evans has signed a new two-and-a-half year contract at Leicester to run until 2023.
The 33-year-old told BBC Sport after signing the deal:”It is a club that I didn’t want to leave. I’ve enjoyed my time and I’m delighted to extend the deal.
“From the moment, I came into the club, I could see that they set really high standards,” added Evans.
“There’s the investment that they have put into the club in terms of the training ground and there are plans in the future to redevelop the stadium as well.
“There’s also always investment going into the playing squad which is huge and we’ve got a great manager in charge at the moment.
“Anyone who plays under Brendan would say that. He likes his players to express themselves. He gives them lots of confidence and I feel like I’ve benefited from that style of football.”
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