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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SAVE! Making his first major save of the game, Pope flings himself to his right to palm away Rodrigo's stinging shot from the right side of the area!
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More midfield scraps ensue, as Bruno Guimaraes and Adams are involved in a coming-together. These three points are being fiercely contested here on Tyneside!
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SUPER SAVE! After Wood springs clear of the Leeds defence and closes in on goal, Meslier rapidly closes down the angle and spreads himself to make a crucial save and keep his side level!
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Trippier's cross from high up on the right flank strays too close to Meslier, who gathers the ball at his near post. Then, Rodrigo breaks free at the other end and a similarly tame pull-back is claimed by Pope.
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The referee issues some stern words of warning to Joelinton for raising his hands in a minor scuffle in midfield. The big Brazilian is perhaps fortunate to evade a booking there.
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