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Miguel Almiron’s impressive Premier League goal-scoring form continued as he netted in Newcastle United’s 3-0 win on the road against Leicester City to send the Magpies into second place, while Brighton & Hove Albion also recorded a victory against Southampton. Nine-man Crystal Palace were well beaten at home to Fulham, and Wolves earned a vital last-gasp win at Goodison Park against Everton.

Miguel Almiron scored his ninth goal of the season in Newcastle United’s resounding 3-0 win over a bleak-looking Leicester City side at King Power Stadium to propel the Magpies to second in the table.

Despite having played twice more, the win for Eddie Howe’s side takes them above Manchester City into second, and four points behind leaders Arsenal

Chris Wood and Joelinton were also on the scoresheet alongside standout man Almiron, as the Toon Army enjoyed an electric restart to the Premier League season.