Newcastle United will be looking for their first Premier League win of the season when they take on Leicester City at home later today.

Rafael Benitez’s men currently find themselves in the relegation zone having only taken two points from their opening six games and, therefore, are likely to approach their upcoming match with the Foxes as a must win.

But Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho is confident his side are perfectly suited to countering Newcastle’s style and capable of inflicting more misery on the club.

The Breakdown

Speaking ahead of the clash at St. James’ Park, Iheanacho told Footballlive.ng: “They [Newcastle] play with a lot of people in front of the ball. But they can also suffer because they defend with few people.

“They make you suffer and despair, because they always have the ball, but our intent must be make the most of our opportunities and break quickly. The teams that have made Newcastle United suffer are those that played quick counter attacks, pressurising well. We are going to compete, with much respect but no fear.”

This season, Benitez and Newcastle have come under fire for their negative approach to clashes against the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City. But as alluded to by Iheanacho, in most other fixtures, the Magpies do tend to try and take the game to opponents — especially at St. James’ Park.

That, however, could be their downfall in their encounter with Leicester; Claude Puel’s man are one of the best counter-attacking teams in the country.

In Jamie Vardy, the 2016 Premier League champions have a striker who is absolutely devastating on the break, while Iheanacho is no slouch himself.

And with summer signing James Maddison also in terrific form, Leicester will definitely fancy their chances against a struggling Newcastle side.