Paul Merson snubs Alexander Isak as he names the three players who have made ‘all the difference’ for Newcastle

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Paul Merson has made his prediction for Newcastle United’s visit to Leicester City on Monday night.

The Magpies are looking for a fourth straight win in all competitions after their 2-1 win against Brentford at St James’ Park on Wednesday night.

Alexander Isak made history for Newcastle United with his goal, while the game will always be remembered for Sandro Tonali’s wonder goal, which he admits was not deliberate.

The win saw Newcastle stay sixth in the Premier League table, but still firmly in with a chance of securing Champions League football thanks to their game in hand over Chelsea and Manchester City.

Newcastle have several injury worries, including for Isak and Anthony Gordon, who is now able to play again following the three-match ban he picked up during an FA Cup game in March.

Eddie Howe said Gordon is struggling with a hip problem, meaning he may be forced to sit out Monday’s game.

With both teams still fighting for something, Paul Merson has predicted the score for an important game at both ends of the Premier League table.

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Paul Merson’s Leicester City vs Newcastle United prediction

For Leicester, it is a completely different story from Howe’s side. The Foxes are on a shocking seven-game losing streak and are spiralling towards relegation to the Championship in their first season back in the top-flight.

Newcastle won the reverse fixture 4-0 at St James’ Park in December, but Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has been eager to let fans know there is still a lot to play for.

van Nistelrooy warned Newcastle that they will give their all when they come to the King Power Stadium on Monday, but former Arsenal man Merson believes the game is already a foregone conclusion.

Speaking to Sportskeeda about Newcastle’s trip to Leicester, Merson said: “I can’t see anything but a Newcastle win here.

“They secure a brilliant victory over Brentford in midweek. That result has put them in contention for a top four finish. Another win here and they boost their chances even further.

“It’s a dream season already for Newcastle. For them to win that trophy after so long was massively important. Now the icing on the cake would be finishing in the top four and returning to the Champions League. If Newcastle keep playing like this, they will have a strong chance of doing it.

“I’m a big fan of Newcastle’s midfield trio. Joelinton, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes – they have everything from guile, strength and pace. They work together so well as a unit and that has made all the difference for Newcastle this season.

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Merson has become accustomed to mentioning Isak in his predictions amid reports that Arsenal are interested in the striker. But in his latest column, he decided to give the Magpies’ midfield trio their flowers due to how well they have performed in recent weeks.

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While Newcastle fans are focused on their team’s game against Leicester, they are sure to have one eye on other Premier League clashes throughout the weekend.

Chelsea take on Brentford, Newcastle’s most recent opponents on Sunday. Fans will hope for a Brentford win to allow Newcastle to leapfrog them.

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Elsewhere, Man City have a local derby on Sunday, as they take on Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Despite the recent defeat to Nottingham Forest, results have picked up for Ruben Amorim’s side, so the game will not be an easy one. Merson himself has predicted a 1-1 draw between the two Manchester sides.

With Newcastle playing Leicester on Monday, they will have all the motivation they need if other results go their way this weekend.