Newcastle vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result and final score as six-goal thriller ends level
Newcastle 3-3 Manchester City: Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva rescued a draw after the hosts stormed into a two-goal lead
Manchester City and Newcastle shared the points as a sensational and dramatic six-goal thriller in the Premier League ended level at St James’ Park.
Ilkay Gundogan fired the champions ahead after just five minutes and City looked set for a comfortable afternoon when the German midfielder struck from close range.
But Newcastle produced a brilliant response, and deservedly led at half time as Miguel Almiron bundled in an equaliser and Callum Wilson finished off a breakaway.
Erling Haaland hit the post after half-time and moments later Kieran Trippier’s stunning free kick beat Ederson to leave St James’ Park rocking and City in deep trouble.
But Pep Guardiola’s side launched a comeback of their own - as Haaland pulled one back and then Bernardo Silva finished a remarkable Kevin De Bruyne through ball.
In a further twist, Kieran Trippier saw a red card for a high challenge on De Bruyne overturned by VAR, and City could not find a winner.
26’ - Leeds 0-0 Chelsea
Sterling pressures Koch inside his own penalty area and Leeds struggle to clear their lines. Gallagher and Tyler Adams battle away for the loose ball and it’s eventually a goal kick.
More tenacity and aggression than really effective combination play from both teams so far today, at least once they get into the final thirds. Some of the build-up is good, but both are lacking penetration against well-organised back lines.
West Ham 0-1 Brighton
Goal update from today’s other 2pm kick-off - Alexis Mac Allister has netted for the Seagulls at the London Stadium.
West Ham 0-1 Brighton there - the Hammers started the weekend in the bottom three of his very early league table.
22’ - Leeds 0-0 Chelsea
Rodrigo breaks beyond the defence after a fortuitous deflection bounces his way, but his left-footed strike on the run is not easy to control and flashes wide of the far post.
Mount twists and turns at the other end and drags a left-footed shot low toward the near post - Meslier just about gets a big hand to the ball and diverts it around the post.
Koch heads the corner clear, to much appreciation from the fans behind the goal.
18’ - Leeds 0-0 Chelsea
Mendy has to twice react well to clear his lines after a fierce Jorginho backpass and then a nifty bit of footwork to evade an attacker closing him down. Chelsea then try to counter past the press and the referee bizarrely opts to bring play back for an offside against Leeds.
Here’s a couple of images of that Koulibaly yellow card earlier - fair to say he could have had it for either one of these transgressions within a couple of seconds of each other.
13’ - Leeds 0-0 Chelsea
The pace has just slowed a little after that frantic opening. Leeds are dominating possession but not able to go anywhere in particular over the last few minutes - Chelsea showing good organisation.
Then one clipped pass from Cucurella over the top puts Sterling in and this time his bent finish does find the bottom corner, but he’s very clearly offside in the build-up. Still all square.
9’ - Leeds 0-0 Chelsea
Aaronson turns Koulibaly inside out with a smart change of direction, the Chelsea man grabbing first his shirt and then his head. The young attacker fumes at the referee who has to tell him to calm down - booking for the Senegalese international.
The free-kick is easily cleared but this is a really positive start for the home team. No great concerns for Mendy so far though.
5’ - Leeds 0-0 Chelsea
Really fast start and openings at either end. Leeds are crowded out with their own attack and Chelsea break like lightning down the left, Sterling and Mount combining with the ball breaking for Loftus-Cheek in the box - but instead of shooting first time he tries to run past his man and is unable to get the effort away.
Moments later Loftus-Cheek goes into an aerial challenge with Struijk and gets there late - a clattering for the Dutchman and a talking-to for the Chelsea wing-back.
2’ - Leeds 0-0 Chelsea
What a chance inside 60 seconds for Raheem Sterling. Brilliant run in off the channel, escaping a couple of defenders and getting onto his right foot - but then he curls his effort just wide of the far post. Meslier was getting nowhere near it.
Leeds trying to get in with some fierce midfield challenges early on. Dan James is playing in support as Rodrigo, nominally the No9 today. Lots of fluidity though early on.
1’ - Leeds 0-0 Chelsea
Kick-off! We are underway. Chelsea get us started and there’s a great noise in the crowd as we start.
Thomas Tuchel will want a reaction from his side after that late frustration against Spurs.
Leeds vs Chelsea
OK we are about ready to go at Elland Road. A huge game for both sides to bounce back in after defeat last week.
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