Nigeria, April 8 -- Leicester City became the first English team to lose eight consecutive league games after losing 3-0 at home to Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium.

They also became the second side in top-flight history to go eight home games in a row without scoring (after Manchester City between January and May 2007).

For the first time in club history, they have lost 11 games in a single campaign.

The Magpies finished the job during the first half, with Jacob Murphy scoring a brace in the 2nd and 11th minutes respectively, and Harvey Barnes completing the 3-0 scoreline in the 34th minute. The score, which stood at 3-0 at halftime, remained unchanged until the final whistle.

In the 74th minute, Jeremy Monga was subbed in....