Leeds thrash Newcastle 4-1, secure top three Premier League position

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Leeds thrash Newcastle 4-1, secure top three Premier League position
Summary

Leeds United delivered a decisive performance at Elland Road, defeating Newcastle United 4-1 in their fourth Premier League match of the season on September 14, 2026. This victory marked Leeds' strong start to the season, keeping them unbeaten and propelling them to third place in the standings, behind Arsenal and Manchester City. Newcastle suffered their first defeat of the season following a series of strong performances. Leeds' manager Daniel Farke praised the team's effort and determination, highlighting their cohesive play and attacking effectiveness.

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By the Numbers
  • •Leeds won 4-1 against Newcastle at Elland Road.
  • •The match was played on September 14, 2026.
  • •Leeds is now unbeaten and in third place.
  • •Newcastle records their first loss of the season.
  • •Daniel Farke commended his team's strong performance.
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  • 6:21 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds’ rout of Newcastle shows there is no limit to their Premier League ambition
  • 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds ease past Newcastle to climb to third in Premier League
  • 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Farke: It was a top-class performance
  • 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — How Leeds demolished shell-shocked Newcastle to go third in Premier League table
  • 9:07 PMThe Guardian Sport — Calvert-Lewin shows the way as Leeds thrash limp Newcastle and rise to third
  • 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League
  • 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League: Leeds stun Newcastle, move into the top three
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Leeds United’s magnificent start to the Premier League season continued with a statement victory over an appalling Newcastle United to move the Whites up to third in the table and offer further evidence a European push may not be beyond them this season. After one of the most eye-­catching performances of the season so far, Leeds humiliated Newcastle on a night where Matthias Jassle was given a stern lesson about the challenges the Premier League can provide. Leeds bullied the visitors physically from start to finish and now sit inside the Champions League places with two wins and two draws from their first four games. Continue reading...

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Leeds sent sorry Newcastle spinning to a 4-1 defeat at Elland Road to extend their unbeaten Premier League start and climb to third in the table. Daniel Farke's side struck twice in two first-half minutes through Lewis Miley's own goal and Jayden Bogle before Dominic Calvert-Lewin added a third before the interval.

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Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle.Leeds' number nine did not have to wait long to make sure he did score for the fifth consecutive league game at Elland Road.

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