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Lee Ryder

Newcastle United player ratings as Joelinton and Bruno score 10s in Leicester win

Newcastle United stormed to a superb away day win at Leicester City on Boxing Day to maintain their push for a Champions League place.

Goals from Chris Wood (penalty), Miguel Almiron and Joelinton effectively had the game wrapped up by the 32-minute mark. And despite Leicester rallying a little after the break they never looked any danger of a very unlikely comeback.

Here are the overall ratings from the terrific away win for Newcastle.

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Nick Pope 8

Another clean sheet as he made some routine saves. Never really looked in any trouble.

Kieran Trippier 9

A thorn in the side of Leicester. Played a big part in Miguel Almiron's goal and provided a wonderful assist from the corner for Joelinton's header.

Fabian Schar 8

Pretty flawless from the Switzerland star. Works so well with Botman.

Sven Botman 9

Absolutely bossing it. One swept clear off the line and refused to give Leicester an inch. A Dutch defensive masterclass.

Dan Burn 8

Let very little go past him. Made an important block in second half. Another good show.

Sean Longstaff 8

Heavily involved at both ends. A good shift.

Joe Willock 8

Offered plenty in the middle. Unable to keep Premier League goal run going.

Bruno Guimaraes 10

An assist and some magnificent passing. A truly class act. Man of the match.

Joelinton 10

Won the penalty for Wood and powered home the third goal. A strong showing.

Miguel Almiron 9

Has picked up where he left off in the Premier League. Confident finish after super one-two with Bruno. Always a threat.

Chris Wood 8

Made no mistake from the spot. Led the line well in Wilson's absence.

Subs

Allan Saint-Maximin (for Almiron 83)

Jacob Murphy (for Willock 83)

Matt Ritchie (for Wood 89)

Elliot Anderson (for Longstaff 90)

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