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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:

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Adams sees off Willock deep inside his own half after Ayling is caught short, but from the resulting throw-in, Burn pumps an aimless high ball into the box for Meslier to claim.

31 December 2022 15:39

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Meslier makes a simple stop in his bottom-left corner, following a powerless prod at goal from Willock, who tries his luck from the brink of the box.

31 December 2022 15:36

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Newcastle's key creative force so far, Trippier tries to release Joelinton through the centre with a long ball, but the Brazilian is caught narrowly offside.

31 December 2022 15:35

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Cooper makes a crucial intervention to deny Almiron clear access on the right side of the Leeds area, as Newcastle continue to push for an opening goal. The hosts' chances have mainly come through set-pieces, but the general direction of play has swung their way too.

31 December 2022 15:33

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SAVE! An angled free-kick into the six-yard box from Trippier is met by the outstretched boot of Botman, but the Dutch defender is unable to steer it past Meslier, who gets down low to keep the ball out of the net!

31 December 2022 15:31

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MISS! Under pressure, Burn can't quite connect with a nod-down into the six-yard box, before Cooper fails to get the ball completely away. It drops to Almiron on the edge of the area, but the in-form forward skews his effort well wide of the left-hand post!

31 December 2022 15:29

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31 December 2022 15:29

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31 December 2022 15:28

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Willock pulls clear of Koch on the left, but Forshaw drops back just in time to help his defensive colleagues with a late block and forces the ball behind for a corner.

31 December 2022 15:27

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31 December 2022 15:27

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