Newcastle demolishes hapless Leicester to move into top five
Jacob Murphy has scored twice and Newcastle has beaten a hapless Leicester 3-0 to go fifth in the Premier League8 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JACOB MURPHY #23 - MIDFIELDER - NEWCASTLE UNITED
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1.2 SPG
Most bizarre goal of the Premier League season? 😅
10 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Jacob Murphy puts Newcastle ahead 💪
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Fabian Schar's audacious effort finds Jacob Murphy for his brace | Premier League
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Jacob Murphy tucks away Newcastle's opener against Leicester City | Premier League
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Pinpoint assist Murphy assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Brentford.
Impact Murphy's accurate cross late in the first half Wednesday helped open the scoring for Newcastle's as they would go on to defeat Brentford by a 2-1 margin. Over his 66 minuets of play, Murphy created three chances in attack while contributing one tackle (one won) and one clearance to the team's defensive effort. The assist marked Murphy's 14th goal contribution (five goals, nine assists) of the campaign over 26 appearances (22 starts).
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Six crosses in victory Murphy had one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory over West Ham United.
Impact Murphy sent a minimum of three crosses for a third straight league game and is up to a total of 19 crosses and one accurate cross in that span. This also marked his third consecutive league outing with at least 20 completed passes.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Seven crosses Wednesday Murphy registered seven crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat versus Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.
Impact Although Murphy set a season high with seven crosses Wednesday, he failed to record a single accurate cross. He also did not record a single shot or create a chance for the second time in his last three starts. Add in his yellow card in the second half (his third of the season) and it was a rough outing for Murphy.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in first half Murphy scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-3 victory versus Nottingham Forest.
Impact Murphy took two shots Sunday, with one finding the back of the net in the 25th minute, with the club taking the lead and never looking back. This was his second goal in his past four appearances, bringing him to five this season. He has started in 19 of his 23 appearances this season, with 13 goal contributions this campaign, the most for the attacker in a Premier League season during his career.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
'MURPHY!: Jacob Murphy gives Newcastle a 2-1 lead v. Nottingham Forest | Premier League
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Scores opening goal in defeat Murphy scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Fulham.
Impact Murphy scored his first goal in the last seven matches to help his side take a first-half lead. He also completed both of his crosses, which was only the second time this season that he has completed two crosses. Murphy failed to create a chance for only the second time in 11 games.
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Jacob Murphy POWERS Newcastle 1-0 in front of Fulham | Premier League
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Assists in 3-1 away win Murphy assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Southampton.
Impact Murphy connected with Alexander Isak in the 30th minute to help put his side in a 2-1 first-half lead. This was his eighth assist for the season and his sixth in the last nine games. He created four chances in the game which was the most he has created in any game this season.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Solid on the attack Murphy registered two shots (two on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Wolverhampton.
Impact Murphy tied his season high with two shots on target. He also accounted for at least one chance created for an eighth consecutive game and is up to a total of 16 chances created over that span. Additionally, his six crosses were his second-most in a match this season, while he set a season high with two accurate crosses.
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Another goal contribution Murphy assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 3-0 win versus Aston Villa.
Impact Murphy registered a goal contribution for a fourth consecutive game and is up to a total of three goals and four assists over that span. He also recorded at least one chance created for a fifth straight game, totaling 11 chances created over that stretch.
DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores, assists in win Murphy scored a goal off three shots (one on target), made an assist and created three chances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Ipswich Town.
Impact Murphy was simply amazing here as he made the play that led to his team's first goal in the opening minute, then scored the second himself and closed it out with a brilliant backheel assist for Alexander Isak to make it 4-0. After a slow start of campaign, the winger started to heat up, with three goals and three assists over the last three starts.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Murphy's backheel finds Alexander Isak to complete his hat-trick | Premier League
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Jacob Murphy blasts Newcastle 2-0 in front of Ipswich Town | Premier League
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Nets brace on Saturday Murphy scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Leicester City. In addition, he was given a...
Impact Murphy opened the scoring in the 30th minute assisted by Anthony Gordon and then netted again in the 60th minute assisted by Alexander Isak. Murphy also created two chances and made two clearances. He has accumulated four goal involvements in the last two games
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Murphy nets Newcastle's fourth against Leicester City | Premier League
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Jacob Murphy drills Newcastle 1-0 ahead of Leicester City | Premier League
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Provides two assists in loss Murphy assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Brentford.
Impact Murphy notched his third and fourth assists of the season as he delivered two balls into the box that resulted in goals for Newcastle in the first half. The forward ended up creating three chances as he delivered five crosses during the game.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Seven crosses in return Murphy had seven crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-0 defeat against West Ham United.
Impact Murphy made his return to the pitch Monday after not playing in the last two matches due to a hamstring injury. He was subbed onto the pitch in the 69th minute and exploded with seven crosses in just 21 minutes of action. Although he did not record an accurate cross and did not create a chance, it's clear that his hamstring is no longer an issue.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Set for return Murphy (hamstring) is expected to return for Sunday's clash with Nottingham Forest, according to manager Eddie Howe. "I don't think we are missing anyone new. [Jacob] Murphy should...
Impact Murphy missed out against Arsenal due to a hamstring injury, but it appears it won't be a major concern. The forward is now fit and should be an option Sunday, potentially sending Harvey Barnes back to the bench.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Arsenal game Murphy (hamstring) is unavailable for Saturday's match versus Arsenal.
Impact Murphy will continue to miss time due to a muscular problem. Joelington is playing as a winger in this one, with Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock in the midfield.
NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
