Rafa Benitez received a taste of the challenge he faces in keeping Newcastle United in the Premier League, as the Magpies were beaten 1-0 by title chasers Leicester City.
Shinji Okazaki’s excellent finish midway through the first half lit up an otherwise quiet affair at the King Power Stadium as Claudio Ranieri’s men re-established a five-point lead over Tottenham at the top of the table.
Leicester have won six of their last eight league games and show no sign of buckling under the pressure, with only eight more matches left to negotiate as their remarkable bid for the title goes on.
Newcastle, who were more steady in defence but lacked an attacking punch, remain 19th in the table and have now suffered defeat in six of their last seven league outings.
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