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Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak helped Newcastle United secure their biggest win of the season against Leicester City on Saturday afternoon.

After the 4-2 defeat at Brentford in the previous match, changes were needed at Newcastle and Eddie Howe made some obvious ones on Saturday afternoon with Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali returning to the starting line-up. Martin Dubravka also came into the side in goal following an injury blow to Nick Pope – who will miss around a month with a knee injury.

While Dubravka had just one save to make during the match in one of his easiest afternoons for the club, Tonali’s return to the midfield brought the balance and functionality that helped The Magpies put in such an encouraging display against Liverpool last time out at St James’ Park. The Italian has found a home in the starting line-up in the number six role, it would be madness to drop him from the side again.

Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon picked up where he left off against Liverpool with another tireless attacking display. The winger played a key role in the opening two goals with a pull-back for Jacob Murphy to break the deadlock and his delivery was headed across goal by Lewis Hall for Guimaraes to make it 2-0 early in the second half.