On April 7, 2025, Newcastle United defeated Leicester City 3-0 at the King Power Stadium, strengthening their bid for a Champions League berth. In the first eleven minutes, Jacob Murphy scored two goals quickly, and Harvey Barnes added a third just before halftime to essentially seal the victory. “
With 53 points from 30 games, Newcastle is now in fifth place in the Premier League standings, maintaining their hopes of qualifying for Europe. The Magpies have now won the league three times in a row, which is indicative of their excellent play in the latter stages of the season. ​
Leicester City, on the other hand, continues to struggle as they lose their home league game for the eighth time in a row without scoring, setting a record in the history of the English Football League. With only 17 points from 31 games, the Foxes are still in 19th place, 15 points from safety, and they could be relegated. ​
A highlight of the game was when 15-year-old Jeremy Monga made his Premier League debut for Leicester, providing a preview of possible future talent during a difficult season.
