Leeds vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Sam Allardyce seeks his first win as Leeds boss, while Newcastle are chasing a Champions League place
Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Newcastle United in the Premier League today.
It’s crunch time at both ends of the table and the hosts know they need a victory to keep their survival hopes realistically alive, with only three matches remaining including this one. Leeds sit 19th in the league, two points from safety, and can put pressure on the likes of Leicester and Everton later in the weekend if they pick up a result here.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are third and need only seven points from four matches to guarantee a top-four finish - they’ll see this game as a real opportunity to take a huge step towards that, though need a reaction after being beaten by Arsenal last time out.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
BLOCK! Trippier swings another good corner into the box and picks out Wilson at the far post. He thumps a header on goal, but Rodrigo is in the right place to clear it in front of the line.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
Firpo is chasing the ball into the box, but this time, Trippier gets across to shield him off the ball. The Spaniard goes down softly, looking for another penalty, but it isn't given.
Leeds United vs Newcastle United
Newcastle are unbeaten in their last 17 Premier League matches when tied at half-time (W8 D9) and have won each of the last two, while Leeds have won just two of their last 16 (D6 L8), and have lost their last two.
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OVER! Leeds just can't clear their lines and Guimaraes spins before driving to the edge of the box where he sends it towards Wilson. He hits the shot on the volley, but Kristensen does enogh to help it over the bar.
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