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Vardy equals Van Nistelrooy record

While Leicester’s start to the season has been sensational, 9/5 on a home win warrants consideration.

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Newcastle are two points clear of the relegation zone in 17th place.

“It’s important for us because 12 (more) and we achieve our goal”, the Leicester manager said.

Vardy’s run began on August 29, when he popped up with a late equaliser against Bournemouth, and he has gone on to net in each top-flight game since.

A rousing pre-match rendition of the French national anthem, La Marseillaise, in memory of the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks nine days ago, had particular significance for Moussa Sissoko.

Vardy struck in first-half stoppage time by cutting inside and beating goalkeeper Rob Elliot with a powerful strike.

Van Nistelrooy had earlier in the week taken to social media to wish Vardy luck in his quest to write his name into the record books.

“When a squad has a striker who scores goals it is good. Jamie and his agent say he is very happy here”, he said.

Tiote claims confidence remains high at St James’ Park and hopes the team’s resurgence will continue against Leicester City on Sunday (AEDT).

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And Barnsley’s Ben Pearson played a vital role in his side’s midfield as they picked up all three points away against his hometown team Oldham Athletic.

City’s Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, returning from injury, pulled one back brilliantly just before halftime but Martin Skrtel sealed Liverpool’s emphatic triumph with a thunderous 81st minute strike. “I was taken off towards the end just as a precaution”. Netherlands winger Memphis Depay – playing as an emergency forward to solve the side’s striker shortage – put United in front in the 11th minute.

Elsewhere, Ross Barkley scored twice before half time to contribute to Everton’s 4-0 rampage over bottom-of-the-table Aston Villa at Goodison Park.

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Norwich City in which midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum scored four goals.

Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring the first goal for Leicester City to equal the record for scoring in consecutive Premier League games