Newcastle United stamped their authority with a commanding 4-0 victory over Leicester City, showcasing clinical finishing and dominant possession. The Magpies overwhelmed the Foxes with relentless pressure, efficient possession, and a near-flawless attacking display.
Match Momentum and Key Stats
The match momentum graph clearly paints the story: Newcastle United controlled proceedings from the opening whistle. Leicester City struggled to gain any foothold, producing only 5 shots with an xG of 0.41, compared to Newcastle’s impressive 27 shots and an xG of 3.77.
Key Match Stats:
Shots: Newcastle United 27 | Leicester City 5
xG: Newcastle United 3.77 | Leicester City 0.41
Possession: Newcastle United 60% | Leicester City 40%
Touches in Box: Newcastle United 42 | Leicester City 12
Newcastle dominated offensively, peppering Leicester’s goal with chances, while the Foxes managed just a solitary shot on target.
Shots and Goals Analysis
Newcastle United’s shot maps reflect their precision. Four different goalscorers found the net, and their ability to generate high-quality chances is reflected in the shot-to-goal zones. Notable goals included:
Jacob Murphy (30′) opening the scoring with a clinical strike (xG 0.07).
Bruno Guimarães (47′) converting a high xG chance (0.52).
Alexander Isak (49′) burying his opportunity (xG 0.61).
Murphy again sealing it at 59′ (xG 0.01).
On the other side, Leicester City’s shot map was dismal – their only shot on target (xG 0.12) came from the edge of the box.
Possession and Passing Tactics
Newcastle United’s Pass Map: Bruno Guimarães orchestrated the game brilliantly as Newcastle’s creative hub, linking defense to attack with ease. Joelinton and Sandro Tonali combined effectively to dominate the midfield, while wide play from Murphy and Gordon stretched Leicester’s defense.
Leicester City’s Pass Map: Leicester’s pass map highlights their struggles to move the ball forward. Most passes remained within their defensive third, and the link-up play between Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and the front line was virtually nonexistent. James Maddison’s absence was painfully obvious as creativity faltered.
Leicester’s struggles can be summed up by their lack of offensive output and inability to retain possession. With just 39 touches in the opponent half, their transitions were easily broken by Newcastle’s press. Leicester looked toothless in attack despite a valiant defensive effort in the first half.
This was a masterclass from Newcastle United, with lethal finishing and dominating midfield play. Leicester City will need to regroup quickly, while Newcastle will relish a performance that underscores their European ambitions.