Wily Foxes have the pace to pick off Newcastle on the counter

3pm Saturday
Newcastle have struggled to pick up points during a devilishly difficult start to the Premier League season and will be under pressure to go on the offensive against Leicester at St James' Park.

The Magpies fans have had their patience tested by some cautious tactics and will want their team to show a different side, but a change of approach could play into the hands of the Foxes.

Claude Puel's team have pace to burn on the counter-attack and are overpriced to increase the Tynesiders' troubles.

Recommendation
Leicester
1pt 2-1 general

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Team news
Newcastle
Salomon Rondon (thigh) is sidelined after getting injured last week. Florian Lejeune (knee) is out long-term.

Leicester
Demerai Gray (ankle) faces six weeks on the sidelines but Wes Morgan returns after a suspension.

Key stat
Newcastle have lost nine of their last 12 matches.

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