Newcastle United vs Leicester City: Ndidi injured again as Foxes pick valuable point

Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi rolled back the years in the middle of the park as Leicester City boosted their Premier League survival with a valuable point at Newcastle United.

Ndidi was at his best for the Foxes who shared the spoils with the Champions League-bound Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Monday night football.

The 26-year-old made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny the in-form Callum Wilson a goal-bound header in the first half of the entertaining goalless affair.

The defensive midfielder played like it was his last game of the season, helping Leicester to their first clean sheet in 18 matches across all competition.

He won 80% of his tackles, made two blocks, two interceptions, and six recoveries while on the pitch.

In addition to his important goalline intervention in the first half, he was also 100% with the ground duels before he was forced off due to an injury.

It’s been a season blighted by injury for the Super Eagles man who has been limited to just 27 games for Leicester this season.

Meanwhile, his compatriot at the club, Kelechi Iheanacho, also started the all important game against the Magpies but only lasted 46 minutes before he made way.

Eddie Howe and his Newcastle side went into the game knowing a point will see them seal the ticket to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years.

However, they met a Leicester side that were determined to enter into the final day of the season with the hope of Premier League survival.

The Magpies dominated the encounter expectedly, created the most chances and came close on occasions to break the deadlock.

But the trio of Wilson, Almiron and Bruno Guimaraes watched as their efforts came off the woodwork but have Pope to thank after he superbly denied the Foxes a late win with an excellent save in the 90th minute.

In the end, the visitors held on for a share of the spoils that proved vital for both sides.

With the draw, Newcastle United are back in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years.

For Leicester, a valuable away point means they will go into the final day of the season with a chance to save their Premier League status.