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Leeds United Triumphs Over Newcastle 4-1, Climbs to Third in Premier League
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In Short: Leeds United secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, climbing to third in the Premier League and inflicting the first defeat on new manager Matthias Jaissle.
Leeds United put four goals past Newcastle United in a 4-1 drubbing to climb up to third in the Premier League table and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle, according to reports. Goals from in-form forward Calvert-Lewin, Okafor, and Bogle boosted Leeds' standing in the league table, while Calvert-Lewin's performance was particularly impressive, scoring twice and making it only the second Leeds player to achieve that feat in the Premier League.
Despite being owned by the financial might of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, Newcastle targeted rising stars to fill the void of those that left and were outmuscled by a more experienced Leeds. The visitors failed to regain their composure as just two minutes later Leeds doubled their advantage, with Calvert-Lewin bulldozing his way past Sven Botman before sliding the ball under Lukas Hornicek in the Newcastle goal.
Newcastle's rhythm was stunted by that concussion substitution, while pointed to fortune in Leeds' opener, with Ao Tanaka's shot taking a double deflection before falling to Lewis Miley, who turned it into his own net in the 32nd minute. Calvert-Lewin then left no doubt about the third, beating Sven Botman in the air and finishing coolly in first-half stoppage time to make it 3-0 at the break.
Leeds United handed Matthias Jaissle his first defeat as Newcastle boss on Monday, winning 4-1 at Elland Road behind a dominant Dominic Calvert-Lewin display. The victory means Daniel Farke's unbeaten side have made their best start to a top-flight season since 2001-02 under David O'Leary, with Elland Road bouncing on Monday night as the vast majority of the 36,693 fans savoured Leeds' stunning performance.
What's confirmed
- Newcastle had made a positive start under Jaissle despite the upheaval of losing manager Eddie Howe and key players Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in the off-season.
- “Perfect start right now with eight points, terrific performance,” said Leeds boss Daniel Farke.
- Leeds United put four goals past Newcastle United in a 4-1 drubbing to climb up to third in the Premier League table and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle.
- Despite being owned by the financial might of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, Newcastle targeted rising stars to fill the void of those that left and were outmuscled by a more experienced Leeds.
- That left 18-year-old Sean Steur and Lewis Miley, 20, together at the heart of the Newcastle midfield and the later unfortunately had the final touch after Ao Tanaka’s strike took two deflections before looping into the net.
- The visitors failed to regain their composure as just two minutes later Leeds doubled their advantage.
- The Leeds’ number nine did not have to wait long to make sure he did score for the fifth consecutive league game at Elland Road.
What's still developing
- I don't know where Leeds found him but he heads it, kicks it, runs through people.
- After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week.
- We've seen it year on year and he's just won Manchester City two extra points against Manchester United.
- I can't believe Liverpool and Manchester United didn't go for him.
- Okafor did make it 4-0 before the hour when he volleyed in from the edge of the box after Newcastle failed to clear a long throw.
- In truth, Leeds, with eight points from four games, have been playing well for some time, and it can all be traced back to a bold change of formation by Farke almost nine months ago.
- Despite an error leading to Bazoumana Toure's late consolation goal for Newcastle, Muharemovic has looked particularly impressive, playing every league minute in front of 6ft 5in England international James Trafford, who became the most expensive British goalkeeper in history for the second time when he joined for an initial £40m from City.
- Throw in Harry Wilson, one of the league's standout players last season, who joined on a free transfer from Fulham, and Leeds ' latest signings look to be particularly shrewd.
Sources
- Khelnowlink