NEWCASTLE VS LEEDS A very good evening to you all and welcome to our live-text coverage of Newcastle vs Leeds. This is surely the ´two clubs who were really good in the late 90s early 00s before massive downfall´ derby. Two absolute staples of British football now back together in the top flight and facing off out at the highest level but with little success so far this season - neither have won yet. Bielsa´s relentless energy vs Bruce´s block at the back. Stick with us to find out who comes out on top. Kick-off is at 8pm.
Premier League / Matchday 5
St James' Park / 17.09.2021
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- A. Saint-Maximin(44')
- Raphinha(13')
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Updated 17/09/2021 at 21:55 GMT+1
18´
The Whites come again and Klich sends an effort into the arms of Darlow. Newcastle cannot get out of their own half and Ritchie just lumps the ball straight out of play this time.
They´re missing Wilson up top.
16´
On second look the ball just flies through the legs of a leaping Rodrigo. What a strange goal.
The hosts are behind and Leeds are still on top...
Trouble for the Magpies.
13´
GOAL! NEWCASTLE 0 LEEDS 1 (Raphinha, 13´)
What a goal!
Raphinha whips a brilliant ball into the box and Rodrigo completely dumbfounds the keeper by missing his flick, leaving the ball to fly into the corner of the net.
An accidental dummy that has paid off and Raphinha wheels off to celebrate a 30 yard goal.
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Goals1
On target2
Fouls against1
13´
Rodrigo spies an opening but his touch is so poor. Bielsa had spoken about his prospects in the summer but he´s been very disappointing for Leeds so far this season.
10´
Raphinha is down with what looks like an issue with his left eye.
He looks a little stunned by the whole thing but is ready to return to the field now.
7´
Both sides are without a win heading into this one.
Leeds have two draws and two losses. Newcastle have 1 draw and three losses. It isn´t exactly inspiring stuff but surely something has to give sooner or later.
Matt Ritchie gets a cross into the box but Meslier is down to collect.
4´
Raphinha with a lovely dink over the top for Klich who picks out Bamford with a flick.
The striker tees himself up for a shot but sends a floating effort over.
3´
Leeds with a typically lively start with seven men surrounding a Newcastle throw in inside the hosts´ half.
The stadium is absolutely full of noise. Love it.
1´
LET´S GO
We´re underway!
19:57
THREE MINUTE WARNING
We´re almost underway...
19:54
DARLOW RETURNS
After a dodgy start to the season from deputy shotstopper Freddie Woodman, Karl Darlow is back between the sticks.
19:51
BRUCE IN DANGER?
Newcastle are 19th, with one point from a possible 12. Is the gaffa in trouble?
Well, when asked whether he´d had discussions about his future with the higher-ups, he said, "No, but it's not all about me.
"I'm here to only do what I think is best for the club, and that is manage it as best I can and keep us moving along.
"It's for other people to answer that. I will continue to do my best - I'm never going to walk away from the challenge of it, that's for sure - so you're asking the wrong person."
19:42
JAMES MAKES FIRST START
The biggest news on the team sheet is that Daniel James makes his first start for Leeds following his big-money signing from Manchester United.
He came off the bench last week but replaces Jack Harrison is tonight´s line-up.
My fantasy team weeps.
19:36
MAGPIES MISS WILSON
The oft-injured striker is injured again.
19:28
TONIGHT´S VENUE
19:22
LEEDS TEAM NEWS
19:20
NEWCASTLE TEAM NEWS