Overview
- Leeds led three times through Brenden Aaronson’s brace and a Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty, with Newcastle replying via Harvey Barnes, Joelinton and a Bruno Guimaraes spot-kick.
- Barnes decided the match in the 102nd minute, reported as the latest Premier League winning goal since Opta began tracking in 2006–07.
- The victory was Newcastle’s third in a row and lifted them to sixth in the Premier League table.
- Howe praised his side’s resilience and referenced the entertainment values associated with Keegan’s celebrated era at St James’ Park.
- Leeds manager Daniel Farke questioned referee Michael Salisbury’s swift late handball penalty decision, and Newcastle’s Fabian Schar departed with a potentially serious ankle injury.