Leeds vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Sam Allardyce seeks his first win as Leeds boss, while Newcastle are chasing a Champions League place
Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Newcastle United in the Premier League today.
It’s crunch time at both ends of the table and the hosts know they need a victory to keep their survival hopes realistically alive, with only three matches remaining including this one. Leeds sit 19th in the league, two points from safety, and can put pressure on the likes of Leicester and Everton later in the weekend if they pick up a result here.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are third and need only seven points from four matches to guarantee a top-four finish - they’ll see this game as a real opportunity to take a huge step towards that, though need a reaction after being beaten by Arsenal last time out.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
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That goal seems to have calmed any of Leeds' nerves and they're looking comfortable in possession as they try to play it out from the back. Newcastle are staying compact and making it difficult for them to get into the box.
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Wober's clearance ends up being a good ball forward for Harrison, who cushions it down for Bamford before continuing his run down the left. Leeds are trying to catch Newcastle out here.
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Willock does manage to find some space now and he slides it forward for Isak to curl a cross into the box. Greenwood slices at his clearance, sending it to Joelinton, but he fires his long-range shot high into the stands.
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Leeds are pressing high and trying to prevent Newcastle from making their usual fast start to games. Koch slides in to stop Guimaraes from getting it forward and the hosts get it away.
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McKennie gets the game underway for Leeds!
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