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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Four minutes of stoppage time are indicated by the officials, as Newcastle seek to build one final burst of momentum. To their credit, Leeds have stood firm so far and could now keep their first clean sheet in nine league games.
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It has now been 33 minutes since Leeds last attempted a shot at goal, as they hang on desperately for a precious point.
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Wasting a rare chance to test Pope in the Newcastle goal, Gelhardt thuds a 20-yard free-kick straight into the Magpies' defensive wall following a layoff from Aaronson.
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Receiving the ball on the left corner of the box from Saint-Maximin's low pass, Joelinton leans back and lifts his effort over the crossbar, very much in the manner of Newcastle's previous attempts today.
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Substitution Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala Jacob Kai Murphy
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Burn wins a corner on the left by launching himself into a challenge and bouncing the ball off a Leeds defender, but the ball then ends up in Meslier's gloves from Trippier's cross.
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Substitution Rodrigo Moreno Machado Joseph Paul Gelhardt
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