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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

Sports Staff
Saturday 31 December 2022 17:32 GMT
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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

Trippier drives his 25-yard free-kick straight into the defensive wall with the final kick of the first half.

31 December 2022 15:51

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31 December 2022 15:50

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31 December 2022 15:49

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Yellow Card Luke David Ayling

31 December 2022 15:49

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31 December 2022 15:45

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Yellow Card Kieran John Trippier

31 December 2022 15:45

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Ignored by the referee, Schar claims for a penalty following a tangle of legs with Adams in the penalty area. Perhaps fortunately for the Leeds midfielder, play goes on.

31 December 2022 15:44

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31 December 2022 15:43

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Beaten for pace, Forshaw clatters Bruno Guimaraes in midfield, but the referee mysteriously waves play on. It has been a hard-fought encounter so far.

31 December 2022 15:42

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After Harrison skips clear of two challenges on the left side of the Newcastle area, his low shot lacks accuracy and flies wide of the target.

31 December 2022 15:40

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