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Graham Smyth
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Yorkshire Evening Post chief football writer. Views all mine.
Unreal atmosphere at the city plans panel already

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January 8, 2026 at 2:06 PM
I know some of you will say 'it's fine for you to enjoy it you're not a Leeds fan' but that game was magnificent. Scoring three times at Newcastle is magnificent. This team has been magnificent for weeks. You would surely much rather have them than any of the teams below them.
January 8, 2026 at 9:53 AM
The Verdict on Newcastle 4-3 Leeds United

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January 8, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Daniel Farke is pulling no punches when it comes to Perri or the penalty.

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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke's blunt verdict on Newcastle winner & penalty decision
Leeds United conceded two avoidable goals in added-time to lose 4-3 at St James' Park.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Daniel Farke calls Harvey Barnes' winner a shot his goalkeeper should have saved. Proud of his team's effort and the part they played in a thriller, rues missed chances.

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January 7, 2026 at 11:12 PM
FT Newcastle United 4-3 Leeds United

An absolute classic. Either side could have won it. Leeds will kick themselves over the missed chances and some of the defending. Unbeaten run comes to an end.

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January 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM
One last cruel twist. Newcastle corner is cleared, they get a throw, ball is sent into the area and bobbles around before it's tucked in by Barnes past Perri's dive. He got a hand to it but his hand almost went over the top of the ball.

3-4

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January 7, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Goal Newcastle.

3-4

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January 7, 2026 at 10:20 PM
102 - Newcastle corner.

3-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:19 PM
100 - Ampadu takes a yellow to stop a counter. Murphy has a little nibble at him, referee stops it.

3-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:18 PM
CHANCE! Okafor ball right through the area, no one gets on it.

3-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Gruev off, Tanaka on. Aaronson off, Gnonto on. Rodon off, Bornauw on.

3-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM
95 - Aaronson clears on one leg. He is getting treatment, on the ref's orders. Bornauw, Gnonto and Tanaka all ready to come on.

3-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:13 PM
CHANCE! Nmecha pounces on a loose ball in the box but can't turn it goalward.

Rodon and Aaronson limping.

3-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:12 PM
94 - Aaronson has gone down. Pulled up during the last attack. Doesn't want treatment. Pressing on.

3-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Goal Newcastle. Guimaraes finds the bottom corner.

TEN added on. This isn't done by a long, long way.

3-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Penalty given.

2-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Aaronson leaps to block a cross and the ball strikes his arm. VAR checking it now.

2-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Penalty Newcastle.

2-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:06 PM
CHANCE! Nmecha spots a chance to intercept, nicks the ball round the corner and drives into the box but shoots into the side netting instead of looking for Okafor at the back post.

2-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM
86 - DCL is coming off, Nmecha coming on. Ampadu escorts him off so he doesn't dally and risk a second yellow.

2-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Struijk with a big block again in the area and Wissa slips and puts it wide. Big chance.

2-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:03 PM
84 - Struijk heads off the line, Okafor puts it behind for another corner.

2-3

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January 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM