Ulloa’s Thank You To Supporters

It was perhaps one of City’s most complete performances of the campaign, and another partisan King Power Stadium crowd, which included a spectacular Kop mosaic courtesy of supporter group Union FS, undoubtedly inspired the players. 

“I think the fans, they are amazing,” Ulloa told Foxes Player. “I would like to say thank you to them because they are fantastic and always supporting us. They are vital for us and I hope in the next game they stay the same, because they are so important to us.” 

The huge noise that greeted the players clearly worked, as within 38 seconds of Newcastle’s kick-off, Ulloa had headed City ahead following a beautifully delivered Marc Albrighton corner. 

He said: “I think it was a difficult game, but it’s important that you can start well and after one minute we got a goal.

“The delivery was perfect. I went in front of the player and headed the ball. I didn’t actually see the ball go in, I just saw afterwards that the goalkeeper was on the floor. But it’s important that we got the goal early because the team got lots of confidence and could play the fixture with an element of calmness.

"The result is more important for us. We needed the three points and now we can focus on the next game."

Just like his own performance, the energy and running involved in strike partner Jamie Vardy’s display against the Magpies has drawn widespread plaudits, and Ulloa was inclined to agree. 

He added: “I always want strikers to score because it’s an important feeling. Jamie played a great game and could have scored, but he played really well for me and for the team. He is important for us, but so are all the players. 

“I don’t know if it’s our best game of the season, but I think we played well and with good intensity. This game was like a final for us and it’s important that we saw it that way, because we have another three coming up. They are the same. It’s not the end of the season yet, so the next games are so important.”