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Leeds thrash Newcastle 4-1, reaching third place

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC · How we work

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Leeds United Beat Newcastle

Leeds United beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road, moving to third place.
Lewis Miley’s own goal, after Ao Tanaka’s deflected shot, opened scoring in the 32nd minute.
Jayden Bogle scored the second goal two minutes later, capitalising on a wayward pass.
Leeds now have eight points, remain unbeaten in four matches and sit four points behind leaders Arsenal.

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Newcastle Manager Criticizes

Newcastle’s six-game unbeaten run against Leeds ended with a loss, the first since January 2021.
Leeds invested £75 million in defensive signings this summer, cutting the attacking budget to prioritize solidity.
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle said the club failed to match Leeds’ physical intensity and must improve fundamentals.
Leeds reached the Premier League top three after four games, a first since Terry Venables’ 2002 side.

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Leeds United Beat Newcastle

Leeds United beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road, moving to third place.
Lewis Miley’s own goal, after Ao Tanaka’s deflected shot, opened scoring in the 32nd minute.
Jayden Bogle scored the second goal two minutes later, capitalising on a wayward pass.
Leeds now have eight points, remain unbeaten in four matches and sit four points behind leaders Arsenal.

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