His bold call to start Tonali paid off handsomely as the Italian midfielder controlled the midfield and provided the assist for Joe Willock’s winner. The St James’ Park faithful showed their appreciation at full-time, with the victory providing a much-needed boost in their battle against relegation.
Howe will hope this result can kickstart their season and prove to be a turning point as he looks to guide Newcastle to safety in the Premier League.
Charlotte Marsh
Overall, it was a disappointing defensive display from Leicester, but there were some positives to take from the attacking side of their game. With key Premier League matches on the horizon, they will need to tighten up at the back to avoid similar results in the future. We have to wait and see, but it’s frustrating because both are important players for us.
Despite these setbacks, Palace managed to hold on for a 2-1 victory over Southampton, with Conor Gallagher impressing once again in midfield.
Glasner will be hoping that Eze and Wharton’s injuries are not too serious as they look to continue their strong form in the cup competition.
Sarah Thompson