Outrageous Okazaki strike fires Leicester past Rafa’s struggling Newcastle

Shinji Okazaki's stunning goal restored Leicester's five-point lead in the title race as Rafael Benitez's Newcastle bow ended in defeat.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016 - 22:23

Shinji Okazaki's stunning goal restored Leicester's five-point lead in the title race as Rafael Benitez's Newcastle bow ended in defeat.

Striker Okazaki won a forgettable game with an unforgettable first-half overhead kick as the Foxes maintained their grip on the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 victory.

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