Wilfred Ndidi marked his 150th Leicester City appearance with a superb display against Newcastle United at Saint James’s Park on Sunday.
Ndidi played the entire duration of the match and helped the Foxes to 2 – 1 away win against the Steve Bruce’ men.
The Nigerian dominated the midfield for Leicester City and made more interceptions (6) than any other player on parade.
Wilfred Ndidi made more interceptions (6) than any other player on the pitch against Newcastle.
Despite missing six weeks of action due to injury, only one player has more interceptions than him in a Premier League game this season.
Wilfred Ndidi made more interceptions (6) than any other player on the pitch against Newcastle.
Only Dani Ceballos against West Brom (7) has made more in a single game this season in the Premier League. pic.twitter.com/JBWiqUmJpq
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After goalless first half, Leicester broke the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half with a superb goal from Maddison.
Leicester scored again to double their lead in the 72nd minute, Tielemans combined with Maddison who picked out Marc Albrighton and the English man sent the ball back to Tielemans to volley home again.
Newcastle United reduced the deficit through Andy Carrow, but Leicester City held on for a vital win.
Leicester City are now up to third on the log with 32 points from 17 matches played.
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