Newcastle step closer to survival with 2-1 win over Leicester

Perez doubled Newcastle's lead in the second half but Leicester striker Jamie Vardy pulled one back to set up nervous finale

 

A goal in each half from Jonjo Shelvey and Ayoze Perez gave Newcastle United a precious 2-1 victory over Leicester City on Saturday, a third win in a row that moves the Magpies another step closer to survival in the Premier League.

Shelvey opened the scoring when he received the ball just outside the area at the end of a sweeping move up the left flank, taking a touch to elude Leicester defender Harry Maguire before rifling home the ball in the 18th minute.