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Newcastle United scored early and often to strengthen their UEFA Champions League hopes with a 3-0 win over relegation-destined Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Monday.

Away from home, Howe’s players have lost at Fulham and Brentford. At St James’ Park, they have succumbed to Brighton, West Ham, Bournemouth and Fulham. This tells a story; rousing themselves for mid-tier opponents has, on occasion, been problematic.