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EPL: Ndidi powers Leicester City to big win over Newcastle United

Wilfred Ndidi and his Leicester City teammates returned to winning ways on Sunday after the heartache of crashing out of the Europa League earlier in the week,

Ndidi was in action for 90 minutes as the Foxes romped to a 4-0 win over Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.

The Nigerian midfielder was one of Leicester City’s top performers; lasting the whole duration on the pitch.

While Ndidi was in action, his international teammate Kelechi Iheanacho failed to make the matchday squad. 

Ademola Lookman was also not included in the squad for the game by manager Brendan Rodgers.

Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans scored twice for the Foxes, while Patson Daka and James Maddison got the other goals.

The Magpies have conceded 34 goals in the league this season, more than any other side, with this their highest tally of goals conceded after their first 16 matches of any campaign since 1977-78 (also 34).

On their part, the three points secured by Leicester City on Sunday has seen them move up to the 8th spot with 22 points from 16 games.

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