Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, speaking to BBC Match of the Day after defeat to Newcastle: "Very difficult, especially after 33 minutes. We lost another game starting with the best intentions. We lost another early goal.

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The Dutchman was speaking after their home defeat to Newcastle United on Monday night, which left Leicester staring down at relegation. Van Nistelrooy, on his own future, said afterwards: “The most important thing is the club and these players, that’s what I would say for now."