(Video) Man Utd target James Maddison scores rocket against Newcastle

Leicester City were emphatic winners at St James’ Park today.

The Foxes strengthened their grip on second place in the Premier League as Man Utd target James Maddison sparked an impressive 3-0 win over Newcastle.

He scored their second goal in the 38th minute when former Newcastle star Ayoze Perez, who scored the opener, laid the ball off to Maddison.

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Maddison then steadied himself before hammering home with a superb left-footed strike into the top corner.

Watch his strike below, footage courtesy of BT Sport 2:

According to the Daily Mail, Maddison is one of five midfield or attacking targets that United are keeping an eye on.

He is without question one of the brightest talents in the Premier League and today he put in one of the performances of the season — that I’ve seen from a midfield player anyway.

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