Leicester secured a huge win away at Wolves as the Foxes secured back-to-back wins to move themselves out of the relegation zone.

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Youri Tielemans smashed home a beauty early on to make it 1-0, then Harvey Barnes finished off a fine move to make it two before half time.

James Maddison sealed the win with a third and Jamie Vardy added a fourth off the bench as Wolves huffed and puffed but never really got going.

With the win Leicester move on to 11 points, two points above Wolves who have now lost five of their last six games.

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What we learned from Wolves vs Leicester

Defensive solidity returns for Foxes: Wolves still got in-behind Leicester on numerous occasions but it seemed like the Foxes were less fragile and the settled back four they have is a huge part of that. That was always going to be the way Rodgers would turn around this slow start to the season. Defensively Leicester have been woeful but they've now found a system and personnel who give them a platform to succeed.

Quality strikes prove Leicester's false position: There is so much quality in this Leicester side that is has been so surprising to see where they are in the league. Tielemans' strike was incredible and the movement and finish on Harvey Barnes' effort was Leicester at their very best. And we all know what Maddison can do. Leicester can carve opponents apart and now they have confidence back and they're winning games, that will push them up the table very quickly.

Wolves have no cutting edge: It has been a problem for years now and Diego Costa's arrival hasn't solved it. They had 20 shot to Leicester three when they went 3-0 down and that tells the story. Wolves are so hard-working but they just don't have a cutting edge in the final third and Raul Jimenez being out is a huge miss and he's never truly recovered from the horrendous injury he suffered. Caretaker boss Steve Davis has to push his team to take more chances in the final third and regain a spark which has been missing for a long time.

Tactical focus

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Leicester got the early goals, sat back and soaked up pressure and got their attacking players in the right position when they needed to. Wolves pushed hard to get back in the game but they never looked like they believed they would get a goal back.

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Stars of the show

Youri Tielemans: Classy goal and so slick in central midfield. Set the tone for a big win.

Wout Faes: He is a big reason why Leicester have turned things around. Great positioning and is growing in confidence.

What's next?

Wolves travel to Brentford on Saturday, Oct. 29 and Leicester City host Manchester City on the same day.

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Leicester's resurgence has largely been driven by a series of improved defensive performances. After conceding 11 goals in back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Tottenham, Leicester have conceded just two (both to Bournemouth, in the lone loss) in their last four games.

As for Wolves, chance creation and goal scoring remain serious problems. Adama Traore's goal in the 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace was just the 5th goal (in 11 games) for Wolves this season. The next time Wolves score multiple goals in a game will be the first time this season.

Wolves team news, injuries, lineup

OUT: Raul Jimenez (groin), Pedro Neto (ankle), Sasa Kalajdzic (torn ACL), Chiquinho (knee)

Leicester team news, injuries, lineup

OUT: James Maddison (suspension), Caglar Soyuncu (knee), Wilfried Ndidi (hamstring), Ricardo Pereira (achilles), Ryan Bertrand (knee), Jonny Evans (calf)

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For those tempted to write off Erling Haaland's historically-hot start to life as a Premier League striker, we get it.

Thereis something somewhat dull about not wondering the identity of the 2022 Golden Boot winner, but just the number of his final tally.

Haaland's Premier League-leading 17 goals from 11 games has him seven goals clear of the next closest challenger: Tottenham's Harry Kane.

Haaland scored twice in City's 3-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion at the weekend, as the big Norwegian's now on pace for a record 58.7 goals.

And the later this season goes with him projected so far over the current record, the less chucking is accompanied by marking out the pace (especially considering Haaland will not be beat up by the World Cup, though he'd surely trade the chance for Norway to be in the tournament).

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And even though Haaland is currently overperforming his expected goals total, it's already becoming clear that projecting him for the Premier League record is not farfetched at all.

Premier League Golden Boot
Erling Haaland stats (fotmob.com)

Take a look at these digits (right).

Haaland isn't just punching in goals; He's made an almost seamless transition to Pep Guardiola's system, producing chances for others in addition to his powerful self-positioning.

Haaland is unlikely hit 50 goals given the schedule congestion to come for Man City, but the Premier League record is very well under assault and that figure isn't entirely absurd.

Mohamed Salah holds the 38-game season record with his 32 goals scored for Liverpool during the 2017-18 season, while Newcastle's Andy Cole and Blackburn's Alan Shearer bagged 34 during 42-game seasons in the 20th century's final decade.

Haaland also could topple the record for goal involvements (goals plus assists) in a single season, including beating the 42-game record. Alan Shearer put up 47 over 42, while Thierry Henry holds the 38-game record with 44.

Other records that Haaland could legitimately tie or topple:

  • 30 goals in a first Premier League season (Kevin Phillips, Sunderland, 1999-2000)
  • Goals in 24 different Premier League matches (Salah, Liverpool, 2017-18)
  • Most goals in a Premier League match (Five tied with five)
  • 11-straight Premier League games with a goal (Jamie Vardy, Leicester, 2014-15)

Read on to see the latest Premier League goal totals for the 2022-23 season, as Haaland looks to claim a Golden Boot in his first PL season.

Premier League 2022-23 Golden Boot race

  1. Erling Haaland, Man City — 17
  2. Harry Kane, Tottenham — 10
  3. Aleksandar Mitrovic, Fulham — 9
  4. Ivan Toney, Brentford — 8
  5. Phil Foden, Man City — 6
  6. Miguel Almiron, Newcastle — 6
  7. Roberto Firmino, Liverpool — 6
  8. Leandro Trossard — Brighton — 6
  9. James Maddison, Leicester City — 6
  10. Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal — 5
  11. Wilfried Zaha, Crystal Palace — 5
  12. Rodrigo, Leeds United — 5

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Newcastle United put an early shock into Tottenham Hotspur and held on for a 2-1 win in North London on Sunday, putting the Premier League on increased notice that Eddie Howe's plan is ahead of schedule.

Callum Wilson scored off a Hugo Lloris error and Miguel Almiron continued his red-hot form to help the Magpies build a 2-0 away lead, with Harry Kane bringing Spurs back within one after halftime.

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Newcastle moves to 21 points through 12 matches, a fourth-place spot (though Chelsea has the same points with a match-in-hand).

Tottenham has two more points but does not take advantage of the points dropped by North London derby rivals Arsenal on Sunday.

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What we learned from Tottenham vs Newcastle

Kieran Trippier is the ideal right back:Who knows how long this can last — he's 32 but still runs like a 25-year-old — but right now Kieran Trippier looks the perfect mix of adventure, grit, and wisdom in one right back. Eddie Howe's general leads from the right side. Right now, he looks the top option for start for England at the World Cup following the injury to Reece James. The ex-Spurs back also highlights everything the club is missing on its right flank, but we'll leave that for the Tottenham fans to lament.

Antonio Conte adapts, but too late:He's one of the greatest tacticians and motivators to ever do it, but Antonio Conte's been so slow to adapt his system to better suit Spurs current predicament. Down Dejan Kulusevski and RIcharlison, getting the ball to Harry Kane and Heung-min Son has been no small ask. Some would say that even a healthy Spurs would struggle with this thanks to a missing ball progressor. Regardless, Lucas Moura's entry for the final 24 minutes was probably needed earlier and joined Ivan Perisic's final half-hour as showing Conte what he was missing on Sunday.

Newcastle's in the discussion:There's a lot of work to be done and a lot of season to be played but there's very little in the first three months of the season that shows Newcastle cannot be a serious part of the top seven fight and perhaps even compete for a cup. The club is doing it without Jonjo Shelvey having a kick this season until the final moments of this match and with Allan Saint-Maximin missing for some time. And we know there's a segment of Newcastle fans just happy to see their Premier League status appear safe in October for the first time in years. With Villa, Saints, and Chelsea the final three fixtures before the World Cup, Newcastle should enter the winter break in the mix.

Stars of the show

Miguel Almiron

Nick Pope

Harry Kane

Sven Botman

Kieran Trippier

Tottenham vs Newcastle
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What's next?

Newcastle hosts Aston Villa at 10am ET Saturday, while Spurs have a big Champions League match at home to Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday before tangling with Bournemouth on the South Coast at 10am ET Saturday.

Callum Wilson goal video: Lloris strays, is punished

Miguel Almiron goal video: MLS export stays hot

Harry Kane goal video: Tottenham hero stoops to score

How to watch Tottenham vs Newcastle live, stream link and start time

Kick off: 11:30am ET, Sunday
TV Channel: USA Network
Online: Stream via NBCSports.com

Key storylines & star players

Harry Kane's been red-hot but was saved in-tight by David De Gea right before Man United took a 2-0 lead at midweek. Spurs have struggled to get the ball in dangerous places but he's done a lot with it. That said, he's gone 90 minutes in almost every game across all competitions and it remains to be seen whether he's wearing down a bit.

Newcastle looks strong at the back when Sven Botman and Nick Pope, while fullback Kieran Trippier — the old Spurs mainstay — has been a magnificent leader and crosser. If MIguel Almiron's career-best form can last and Allan Saint-Maximin returns to health in-form, the Magpies could find themselves as good as they've been in a decade.

Tottenham team news, injuries, lineup options

OUT: Dejan Kulusevski (thigh), Richarlison (calf).

Newcastle team news, injuries, lineup options

OUT: Matt Ritchie (calf), Emil Krafth (knee), Alexander Isak (thigh), Karl Darlow (foot), Allan Saint-Maximin (thigh).

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Fulham continued its habit of feasting on teams under stress, coming back from an early deficit to beat Leeds United 3-2 at Elland Road on Sunday.

Jesse Marsch's hosts went in front through Rodrigo but Fulham responded through Aleksandar Mitrovic before Bobby Decordova-Reid's clever header joined a sliding Willian finish to uncork a two-goal lead.

Crysencio Summerville scored in the first minute of stoppage time to bring Leeds within one and provide for an ultra-dramatic couple of minutes.

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Leeds had arguably been performing just as well as Fulham but cannot get finish from its forwards, as Patrick Bamford came off the bench and had a breakaway stopped by Bernd Leno.

Sunday's hosts finish the match in the bottom three with nine points while Fulham surges into seventh with 18 points.

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What we learned from Leeds vs Fulham

Finishing continues to betray Marsch as Elland Road at a boil:Jesse Marsch has not done what he needs to do to inspire confidence out of Patrick Bamford, it seems, as Leeds' center forward continues to get himself into position for goals but do anything other than put the ball over the line. Bamford had terrific chances in the 1-0 loss to Arsenal and the 2-0 loss to Leicester City, and he missed a prime chance to put Leeds ahead after coming on for scorer Rodrigo. Bamford was 1v1 with Bernd Leno and was denied by the Fulham keeper, and he later just missed reaching a cross from the right that could've given Leeds a late life line.

Fulham's defense a strength this time around:Remember when Fulham came and went from the Premier League a couple of years ago and got a slow start due to some lapses at the back? Tosin has grown from that time and Tim Ream is a steady force next to him. While the late Summerville goal makes this point look goofy to those who didn't watch the game, the fight from this bunch is solid and competition certainly helps: Kevin Mbabu, Shane Duffy, and Issa Diop were on the bench to start the match.

Tactical focus

Fulham's front three were a problem for Leeds back four, which looks unequipped to deal with this level. Robin Koch struggled and so, too, did Liam Cooper as Leeds keeper Illan Meslier saved an early breakaway that could've had the ugliness starting early. Andreas Pereira cued up so many moves for Willian, Mitrovic, and Harry Wilson, the first two names producing plenty.

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Stars of the show

Tosin

Tim Ream

Rodrigo

Aleksandar Mitrovic

Brenden Aaronson

Willian

Jesse Marsch reaction:

"We are unified here, from the board to the staff and the players. We are hurting, it's painful. We feel we're doing little things that aren't getting a reward.

"I understand the fans, their ire should be directed at me. I've got to find ways for us to get wins and points. But I'm focused on helping this team to get better and improve."

Here's more from Marsch on the fans (video below):

"I understand their frustration. We're all in that boat. I'm responsible for making this team better and I'm going to work tirelessly to try to help them gain their confidence, to find solutions, to show belief in them and stay strong and keep pushing."

"I'm here, I've said from the beginning, for the long term. I love this club and I'm investing everything I have to try and make things better. We always knew the league was incredibly difficult. We never took anything for granted, even staying up last year. We're going to use that mentality, we never give up til the end even today, and we'll figure out ways to get better."

What's next?

Fulham hosts Everton at 12:30pm ET Saturday, while Leeds heads to Liverpool two hours at 15 minutes later.

Rodrigo goal video: Leeds goes in front

Aleksandar Mitrovic goal video: Because of course Mitro scored

How to watch Leeds vs Fulham live, stream link and start time

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TV Channel: CNBC
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Key storylines & star players

Patrick Bamford simply has to start finishing his chances. The Leeds center forward has an expected goals total of 3.84 this season but has zero goals on his account. Leeds was led by Rodrigo early in the season but he's gone cold, too. Brenden Aaronson and Jack Harrison have been bright, but brightness without finish is an optical illusion and could cost American boss Jesse Marsch big time.

Only Harry Kane and Erling Haaland have scored more goals than Aleksandar Mitrovic, whose penalty Thursday leaves him tied with Ivan Toney for third in the Premier League for goals. Fulham's fullbacks and wide men have certainly played their part, while Bernd Leno was wonderful early against Villa.

OUT: Leo Fuhr Hjelde (appendectomy), Adam Forshaw (ankle), Stuart Dallas (thigh), Archie Gray (toe), Tyler Adams (undisclosed)

Fulham team news, injuries, lineup options

OUT: Daniel James (parent club), Layvin Kurzawa (calf), Manor Solomon (knee), Kenny Tete (fitness)

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Kevin De Bruyne's gaudy assist numbers give rise to any number of considerations, and we have to wonder if the Manchester City star has ever wondered if the Premier League record would be his in a world in which Jose Mourinho found better use for him at Chelsea.

De Bruyne's nine assists this Premier League season are more than double his closest competitors — teammate Bernardo Silva and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka — to give him 95 for his career. That's tied for fifth all-time with Dennis Bergkamp, 71 behind record holder Ryan Giggs.

The Belgian star, 31, arrived at Chelsea from Werder Bremen at the age of 22 and managed only 425 in a half-season before being offloaded to Wolfsburg. Back in the Bundesliga, De Bruyne got six assists the rest of the way before setting up 21 goals the next season to set up a move to Man City.

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He's since won the nascent Premier League Playmaker of the Season Award twice, including a 20-assist 2019-20 season, and he's on pace to make it three of six. Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah, and Eden Hazard have also won the award, which is only five years old.

De Bruyne also led the Premier League in assists in 2016-17, the year before the league but a name on the honor.

His stats hint that there's more to come, as 'KDB' is creating a gaudy 3.75 chances per 90 minutes. After a season in which he scored 15 times with eight assists, De Bruyne is back taunting those who'd dare chase him in terms of setting up goals (Some guy named Erling Haaland is helping…).

Take a look at De Bruyne's shining stats, and read on to see who's chasing him in a list of the Premier League assist leaders for the 2022-23 season.

Premier League assist leaders
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Premier League 2022-23 assist leaders

  1. Kevin De Bruyne, Man City — 9
  2. Bernardo Silva, Man City — 5
  3. Alex Iwobi, Everton — 5
  4. Bukayo Saka, Arsenal — 4
  5. Andreas Pereira, Fulham — 4
  6. Jamie Vardy, Leicester City — 4
  7. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool — 3
  8. Dejan Kulusevski, Tottenham Hotspur — 3
  9. Erling Haaland, Man City — 3
  10. Ivan Perisic, Tottenham Hotspur — 3
  11. Roberto Firmino, Liverpool — 3
  12. Jack Harrison, Leeds United — 3
  13. Granit Xhaka, Arsenal — 3
  14. Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal — 3
  15. Kenny Tete, Fulham — 3
  16. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool — 3
  17. Phil Foden, Man City — 3
  18. Jack Harrison, Leeds — 3
  19. Rodri, Man City — 3
  20. Neeskens Kebano, Fulham — 3
  21. Dominic Solanke, Bournemouth — 3
  22. Bernardo Silva, Man City — 3
  23. Kostas Tsimikas, Liverpool — 3

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