The Magpies beat Leicester 4-2 at The King Power Stadium back in May with Joe Willock, Paul Dummett and Callum Wilson (twice) getting on the scoresheet.
Now, he’ll be looking to carry on the momentum in Newcastle’s fight to avoid relegation when they face The Foxes this Sunday.
Leicester have recently been hit by a Covid-19 outbreak which left seven players unavailable for their Thursday night Europa League defeat at Napoli.
Newcastle have a relatively clean bill of health in comparison with Ryan Fraser back in contention following a slight hamstring issue and Fabian Schar likely to feature despite missing training through the week due to a rib injury. Paul Dummett (calf) is the only confirmed absentee as it stands.
But how should Newcastle line-up against The Foxes? Our writer Dominic Scurr gives his thoughts…
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1. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates with Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James Park on December 04, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates with Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James Park on December 04, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
2. GK: Martin Dubravka
Put in a solid performance last time out against Burnley despite rarely being tested. Photo: Shaun Botterill
3. LB: Jamal Lewis
Has made the most of his opportunity since being brought in from the cold. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. CB: Jamaal Lascelles
Made a positive return from suspension last time out. Photo: Stu Forster