Leeds United 0-0 Newcastle United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Longstaff impresses against former side

Leeds United and Newcastle United shared the points as they played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Elland Road on gameweek three of the Premier League season.

The first half was an evenly matched encounter, with Newcastle creating the better chances - including William Osula having a shot blocked on the line - while Leeds looked a constant threat on the attack, especially down the wings through Daniel James and Willy Gnonto, but both sides were still searching for the opener heading into the break.

The second half was a much cagier affair, with Newcastle dominating possession but struggling to break through the stern Leeds defence, while the hosts lacked the quality in the final third to seriously threaten the visitors, leaving the game still deadlocked as the full-time whistle blew.

SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT

Leeds produced a much more measured display compared to their miserable performance in the 5-0 loss to Arsenal, with the hosts having a strong defence and threatening on the counter attack throughout the evening.

There is still a clear lack of quality in the final third for the hosts, who will be hoping that new signing Noah Okafor - who remained on the bench today - can help improve in the coming weeks.

As for Newcastle, it was a toothless performance from the Magpies, though they were without several first-team players for much of the match due to rotation in the starting team.

Newcastle will be hoping that new record signing Nick Woltemade will help bring the attacking spark into the team, with the Magpies clearly lacking a focal point in the final third in the absence of Alexander Isak.

LEEDS UNITED VS. NEWCASTLE UNITED HIGHLIGHTS

90th min: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United) chance

Nick Pope DENIES Dominic Calvert-Lewin late on! ? pic.twitter.com/jSCFdCDBeF
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Jayden Bogle plays a pass into the path of Calvert-Lewin, and the striker races into the Newcastle United penalty area.

The striker lets the ball run across his body before firing toward the near post, but Nick Pope stands tall and denies Calvert-Lewin's effort.

MAN OF THE MATCH - SEAN LONGSTAFF

Longstaff faced his former side in his first Premier League start for new club Leeds United, and the midfielder produced a solid performance in the middle of the park.

The midfielder made the most tackles (four) and won the most duels (eight) of any player on the pitch, helping to shut down Newcastle's often relentless midfield.

LEEDS UNITED VS. NEWCASTLE UNITED MATCH STATS

Possession: Leeds United 43%-57% Newcastle United

Shots: Leeds United 10-8 Newcastle United

Shots on target: Leeds United 1-2 Newcastle United

Corners: Leeds United 5-5 Newcastle United

Fouls: Leeds United 10-15 Newcastle United

WHAT NEXT?

Leeds United and Newcastle United will both have a two-week break following today's game with the international break set to take place.

Daniel Farke's side will return to Premier League action with a trip to face Fulham on September 13, while Eddie Howe's men will host Wolverhampton Wanderers on the same day.