Newcastle United fans reflect on ‘shocking’ Leicester City defeat - and express fear over Liverpool and Manchester City fixtures

Newcastle United were backed by 3,288 away fans at the King Power Stadium, who witnessed a 4-0 defeat against Leicester City.
Newcastle United fans at Leicester City.Newcastle United fans at Leicester City.
Newcastle United fans at Leicester City.

Newcastle United fans are fearing the worst after the defeat to Leicester City - with Liverpool and Manchester City next up.

Magpies supporters watched their side lose heavily at the King Power Stadium following a number of individual defensive errors.

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Youri Tielemens scored twice, while Patson Daka and James Maddison also got on the scoresheet.

There was controversy around Tielemens’ opener from the penalty spot, which Howe feeling Maddison dived under a challenge from Jamaal Lascelles.

Howe’s side remain three points from Premier League safety and now face the division’s top two in the space of three days.

You can read our verdict - now here’s how the Geordie nation reacted to the defeat and what’s to come next:

What Newcastle United fans told NewcastleWorld

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