Newcastle United play Leicester City in the Premier League this weekend - here's everything you need to know about the fixture.

Once tipped for relegation, the Magpies has brought it back tremendously this season. They now sit 15th in the table, ten points clear from the drop. Eddie Howe has come in and done a marvellous job.

As for Leicester, they've had a pretty up and down campaign. They currently sit 9th but are some way off the sides in front of them. Their focus will be European glory this year, they also face PSV Eindhoven this week in the UEFA Conference League.

With this - here's everything you need to know regarding Newcastle against Leicester.

Date & Time

A general view of the action at St James' Park

For those wondering, Newcastle United vs Leicester City will take place on Sunday 17th April 2022 at St James' Park, Newcastle. The match will kick off at 2:15 pm BST.

How to Watch

Football fans will be delighted to hear that this game will be televised live on Sky Sports. It will be available on Sky Ultra HD 1, Sky Sports Main Events, Sky Go Extra & Sky Sports Premier League.

Live Stream

If you are looking to live stream the Premier League match, you can do so via the Sky Sports streaming service or with your NOW TV subscription. A day pass is available for £9.99

You need to have an account or a day pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off.

Team News

Ayoze Perez of Leicester City reacts after a missed chance during the UEFA Europa League group C match

Both sides have been absolutely plagued by injuries this season. Newcastle have Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, Isaac Hayden and Jamal Lewis all out long term.

Leicester matches them with Ryan Bertrand, Wilfred Ndidi and Danny Ward all out for the season - although positive news is star striker Jamie Vardy has nearly recovered from his knee injury.

A few doubtful names are also knocking about. For Newcastle - Joe Willock and Ryan Fraser both have a knock, whereas for Leicester, Boubakary Soumare has a muscle injury and Ayoze Perez is a doubt through illness.

Neither side have any suspensions to worry about.

Newcastle Predicted XI: Dubravka; Targett, Burn, Schar, Krafth; Joelinton, Shelvey, Guimaraes; Saint-Maximum, Wood, Almiron

Leicester Predicted XI: Schmeichel; Thomas, Soyuncu, Fofana, Castagne; Dewsbury-Hall, Mendy, Tielemans; Maddison, Daka, Barnes

Head to Head

Newcastle: 4

Draw: 1

Leicester: 10

Odds

Here are the odds that are being offered by various bookmakers:

Newcastle: 6/5

Draw: 12/5

Leicester: 23/10

Prediction: Newcastle 2 - 2 Leicester City

Joelinton of Newcastle United battles for possession with Dewsbury-Hall and Youri Tielemans of Leicester

Let's be honest - neither side is known for their defending, so they'll certainly be goals in this one. Newcastle have clawed back their season as of late and with key Leicester players missing, we think this one will end all square at St James' Park.

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