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Newcastle United 4-3 Leeds United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Harvey Barnes nets winner in Premier League classic

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Barnes bonanza! Toon win seven-goal thriller against Leeds in PL classic
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Newcastle United beat Leeds United 4-3 at St James' Park on Wednesday night in a Premier League classic.

Leeds opened the scoring through Brenden Aaronson, who struck from the edge of the box after Dominic Calvert-Lewin won possession high up the pitch after the half-hour mark.

The Magpies equalised minutes later after Nick Woltemade set up Harvey Barnes for a finish inside the box, though Calvert-Lewin restored the visitors' lead just before half time from the penalty spot.

Joelinton nodded home a delivery into the box from Bruno Guimaraes less than 10 minutes after the break, but Aaronson netted with three minutes of regular time remaining.

However, a stoppage-time penalty from Guimaraes and a last-minute strike from Barnes in the 112th minute ensured the Magpies claimed all three points.

The result left Newcastle in sixth place with 32 points, whereas Leeds end the night in 16th place with 22 points.

SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT

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Newcastle's quest for the top four is back on track considering they are only two points behind fourth-placed Liverpool.

Eddie Howe will be concerned that his side looked so porous defensively, and there will be a number of question marks about his defenders, but he can be forgiven for wanting to savour his team's three points.

Daniel Farke's men might have lost, but they proved once again that they are ready to fight for Premier League survival.

The visitors should have won considering they led three times at St James' Park, but they should not let their loss distract from what has been a positive winter period.

Leeds cannot take safety for granted, though the struggles of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley and West Ham United will almost certainly mean they can afford to drop numerous points between now and the end of the season.

NEWCASTLE UNITED VS. LEEDS UNITED HIGHLIGHTS

14th min: Fabian Schar (Newcastle United) goal ruled out

Fabian Schar challenges Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri for the ball, and though the Newcastle man takes advantage of the shot-stopper spilling possession, his nudge is enough for the referee to award a foul.

Newcastle think they should be in front!

Brenden Aaronson goal vs. Newcastle United (32nd min, Newcastle United 1-0 Leeds United)

Calvert-Lewin wins possession high and plays through to Aaronson, who strikes quickly from just outside the box into the bottom-left corner.

Excellent work by Leeds!

32nd min: Newcastle United 1-1 Leeds United (Harvey Barnes)

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Anthony Gordon keeps the ball alive in Leeds United's box, playing towards Nick Woltemade, who sets up Barnes for a finish near the penalty spot.

Barnes strikes low and scores!

Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal vs. Newcastle United (45 + 5th min, Newcastle United 1-2 Leeds United)

Malick Thiaw handles the ball in the penalty area and concedes a penalty, and Calvert-Lewin steps up to take it before converting into the bottom-right corner, sending Nick Pope the wrong way.

Leeds ahead!

Joelinton goal vs. Leeds United (54th min, Newcastle United 2-2 Leeds United)

Guimaraes approaches the box from the right and pokes the ball into the danger zone, where Joelinton rises to meet the delivery, glancing it into the bottom-left corner.

Great improvisation from Guimaraes!

Brenden Aaronson goal vs. Newcastle United (87th min, Newcastle United 2-3 Leeds United)

Leeds catch Newcastle out as the hosts try to counter, and they quickly work the ball to Aaronson, who dribbles on the right side of the box before sending his effort low into the left side of the net.

The visitors have surely won it!

Bruno Guimaraes goal vs. Leeds United (90+1st min, Newcastle United 3-3 Leeds United)

The ball strikes Aaronson's hand and a penalty kick is awarded to Newcastle, and Guimaraes goes down the middle to net his side's third.

What a game!

Harvey Barnes goal vs. Leeds United (90+12th min, Newcastle United 4-3 Leeds United)

Sven Botman knocks the ball down to Harvey Barnes, who instinctively turns before smashing the ball into the bottom-left corner.

Newcastle have won it!

MAN OF THE MATCH - HARVEY BARNES

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An attacker was always likely to be given man of the match after Wednesday's classic, and Newcastle's Harvey Barnes is a deserving recipient after his stoppage-time winner.

The winger scored twice against Leeds, and he proved potent in the box, registering the most touches in the penalty area of any player on the pitch.

NEWCASTLE UNITED VS. LEEDS UNITED MATCH STATS

Possession: Newcastle United 63%-37% Leeds United

Shots: Newcastle United 18-14 Leeds United

Shots on target: Newcastle United 8-6 Leeds United

Corners: Newcastle United 8-4 Leeds United

Fouls: Newcastle United 11-10 Leeds United

BEST STATS

WHAT NEXT?

Newcastle United will take on Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Saturday, before playing playing Manchester City on Tuesday in the first leg of their semi-final tie in the EFL Cup.

Leeds United travel to play Derby County in the FA Cup on Sunday, and they will then welcome Fulham to Elland Road in the Premier League on January 17.

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