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:
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After Saint-Maximin flashes a dangerous whipped ball across the face of Meslier's goal, Leeds immediately counter-attack. However, Rodrigo's attempted throughball to Klich, who is breaking into the box from the left, is overhit and rolls out of play.
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To his immense frustration, Almiron is caught narrowly offside; bringing to an end Newcastle's latest attacking wave.
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Newcastle have not only had 15 shots at goal in today's game so far, they have conceded only one on target at the other end. Yet, they cannot break the deadlock.
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Despite Meslier's best efforts, he fails to keep a Struijk header in play following yet another Trippier free-kick and concedes a corner. The goalkeeper then claims the ball from the subsequent set-piece and hammers it upfield.
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Played in by Almiron on the right side of the area, Longstaff skews another shot far over the crossbar, to the loud groans of the Newcastle fans.
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