Liam Kennedy's Newcastle United player ratings from rampant win at Leicester City
And Liam Kennedy has picked out the top player performances on the night with Martin Dubravka, Callum Wilson, Matt Ritchie and Joe Willock putting top class shows for the Magpies, who recorded a result that looks to have all but secured their Premier League status for next season with the gap to third bottom now 12 points.
1. Martin Dubravka - 8
Top class throughout. Some agile stops from the Slovak. Pulled off saves either side of half-time that proved the platform for the Magpies. Photo: Michael Regan
2. Jacob Murphy - 7
Solid enough from the winger turned wing-back. Defensively sound. Photo: STU FORSTER
3. Emil Krafth - 7
Answered all questions asked of him after a surprise recall to the first-team. Photo: Michael Regan
4. Federico Fernandez - 7
Much better when played in the centre of the three at the back. Replaced Ciaran Clark in the middle and looked so much more at home. Photo: Alex Pantling