While beating the Foxes is perhaps not the biggest surprise in the world, the Irons should feel confident about Monday’s game. Newcastle sit sixth in the Premier League table but are missing key players through injury and suspension and have rarely convinced on a consistent basis over the past few weeks.

Newcastle United beat West Ham 1-0 on Monday to boost their hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. MORE – Full match replay Ahead of a huge week for Newcastle with the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday against Liverpool,