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
Victories in both league and cup marked Newcastle's seamless return to competitive action over the past week, and they now aim for a seventh straight Premier League win to end the year. The Magpies' recent success has sent them into the top three, and they are now in contention for a Champions League place next season. After beating Bournemouth to a place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals last week, Eddie Howe's men swept aside Leicester City in their first league outing since the World Cup; establishing a three-goal lead before half-time at the King Power Stadium to ultimately run out 3-0 winners. Only Cambridge United and Liverpool have toppled the Toon at St James' Park in 2022, and their last loss anywhere came back in August.
Newcastle United vs Leeds United
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