Newcastle held to 0-0 draw by Leeds to end winning streak
Leeds' Adam Forshaw, left, and Newcastle's Joe Willock battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Owen Humphreys]
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Fabian Schar wasted three good chances as Newcastle’s six-game winning streak in the Premier League was halted by a 0-0 draw against Leeds. Schar and fellow defender Dan Burn had the best chances for Newcastle but neither was able to break the deadlock despite Eddie Howe’s team dominating much of the game without finding a way past goalkeeper Illan Meslier. Newcastle had a disappointing finish to 2022 but still sit in third place in the standings ahead of Tuesday’s trip to leader Arsenal. The result could ease a bit of the pressure on Leeds’ American manager Jesse Marsch after two straight losses.
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Tempers flare between players during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
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Newcastle United's Joe Willock, below, is fouled by Leeds United's Luke Ayling during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Leeds United at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
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