Newcastle United 2-3 Leicester City: Player ratings

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Midfielders

Vincente Iborra – 7/10

Gone are the days of the over-the -top Danny Drinkwater football, the ex Sevilla man is Leicester’s heartbeat in midfield. His passes crisp, his work rate tiresome and is becoming a key Leicester City player.

Wilfred N’didi – 7/10

Business as usual for the combative midfielder. Rampages through the midfield allowing Iborra space to dictate the play.

Riyad Mahrez – 8/10

It is as though someone has told Mahrez he can play football. The Algerian has returned to his best, his 25-yard equaliser proved to be the defining moment.

Claude Puel get your best suit on, you have got some seducing to be getting on with.

Marc Albrighton- 7.5/10

Got himself an assist with a lovely cushioned touch into Gray for the second and worked himself into the ground. His versatility makes him a valuable player for the Foxes.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 09: Demarai Gray of Leicester City celebrates scoring the 2nd Leicester goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on December 9, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /

Demarai Gray – 8/10

Took his goal exquisitely and looks as though Puel is adding that to the 21-year-old’s game. Alongside Mahrez, he tore the Newcastle defence apart and was a constant threat throughout.