Newcastle United vs Leeds United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
The Magpies continue to chase a Champions League place as Jesse Marsch’s side look to rediscover winning ways
Fabian Schar wasted a hat-trick of chances as Newcastle’s hopes of a seventh successive Premier League win were dashed by Leeds United.
The Magpies’ best opportunities on an ultimately barren afternoon fell to the Switzerland international and fellow defender Dan Burn, but neither was able to break the deadlock and the Yorkshiremen emerged with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s men dominated, particularly after the break, but were unable to find a way past goalkeeper Illan Meslier, and it took a fine save from opposite number Nick Pope to prevent Rodrigo from snatching three points in front of a crowd of 52,211.
As a result, Newcastle United ended 2022 disappointed, but still sitting in third place in the table ahead of Tuesday’s trip to leaders Arsenal.
We will bring you all the reaction and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Newcastle United vs Leeds United
Released by Trippier down the right side of the area, Wood calmly takes the ball past an advancing Meslier but then badly mishits his shot from a tight angle - a good chance to open the scoring goes astray.
Newcastle United vs Leeds United
Aaronson earns a corner on the right-hand side, but a tangle between Struijk and Schar near the penalty spot then sees the Leeds defender penalised as he attempts to head Harrison's cross goalward.
Newcastle United vs Leeds United
After starting the game on the back foot, Leeds press forward and take their first shot at goal through Gnonto, but the young Italian leans back on his 20-yard strike and lifts it well over the crossbar.
Newcastle United vs Leeds United
After a moment's applause to recognise the passing of Pele, Leeds kick off, and the game gets under way.
Newcastle United vs Leeds United
The players are out on the pitch at a vibrant St James' Park, and kick-off is now just moments away!
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