Leeds Gives Newcastle a Lesson

Leeds United delivered a masterclass to their guests Newcastle United, defeating them 4-1 in the final match of the fourth round of the English Premier League yesterday. Leeds, managed by German coach Daniel Farke, preserved their unbeaten record and moved up to third place with eight points from two wins and two draws, ahead of fourth-placed Hull City on goal difference, and four points behind titleholders Arsenal, who lead the table, and runners-up Manchester City.

In contrast, Newcastle suffered their first defeat of the season after a record of one win and two draws, leaving them with five points in 12th place. The match at Elland Road was dominated by Leeds, who sealed the result in the first half with three goals. The opening goal came from a Lewis Miley own goal after a shot from Japanese forward Ao Tanaka took two deflections (32nd minute). Jayden Bogle then beat Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek (34th minute), and Dominic Calvert-Lewin dashed the visitors’ hopes of a comeback just before halftime (45+1). Leeds registered 11 shots compared to Newcastle’s solitary attempt in the first half.

Swiss midfielder Noah Okafor added to the tally in the second half (59th minute), capping off Leeds’ scoring spree. Newcastle pulled a late consolation goal in the 90th minute through Ivorian substitute Bakayoko Traore.