Despite the absence of Leicester’s maestro James Maddison due to an ankle injury, Leicester City still waxed strong as they humiliated Newcastle United 5-0.
Wilfred Ndidi, Nigeria’s midfielder was on top of his game as he played so tremendously and even registered his name in the scorers list.
Defender Pereira finished a surging run at the flat-footed Newcastle United defense by slotting the ball home in the 16th minute.
Whatever slim chance Newcastle United had of getting something out of the game quickly evaporated.
Isaac Hayden was shown a straight red card for a dangerous challenge on Dennis Praet.
James Vardy added the second in the 54th minute, latching on to a pass from Harvey Barnes to finish first-time with his left foot from a very tight angle.
It was more shambolic defending from Newcastle United as Paul Dummett deflected Praet’s shot into his own goal shortly afterwards.
Vardy stole in at the far post to head in the fourth goal from Marc Albrighton’s cross in the 64th minute.
Ndidi scored the fifth in the final minute of normal time.
Leicester win lifted them to third place with 14 points, ahead of their visit to Liverpool, while Newcastle United will host Manchester United next.
