Newcastle United staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Leeds United 4-3 in a dramatic seven-goal thriller at St James' Park. The Magpies scored twice in stoppage time, with Harvey Barnes netting his second goal of the game to seal the victory.
Leeds took the lead in the first half through Patrick Bamford's penalty after a foul on Kalvin Phillips. However, Newcastle equalized just before halftime through Callum Wilson's close-range effort. The Whites retook the lead shortly after, this time via Raphinha's shot that was expertly saved by Loris Karius but fell to Tyler Roberts who converted the rebound.
At 2-1 in favor of Leeds, it seemed as though the visitors would see out the game with ease; however, Newcastle staged an incredible comeback. First, Alexander Isak levelled the score for Newcastle at 2-2 before the Magpies took the lead themselves through the aforementioned Harvey Barnes goal just before halftime.
In a bizarre turn of events, Leeds regained the top spot in stoppage time, only to have Newcastle snatch victory once more with Callum Wilson and then Harvey Barnes scoring back-to-back goals as the clock ticked down. The dramatic finish saw the St James' Park faithful celebrate one of the most exciting comebacks in Premier League history.
Newcastle United's win leaves them just a point behind league leaders Manchester City, while Leeds United remain fourth but still chasing that all-important top spot.
Leeds took the lead in the first half through Patrick Bamford's penalty after a foul on Kalvin Phillips. However, Newcastle equalized just before halftime through Callum Wilson's close-range effort. The Whites retook the lead shortly after, this time via Raphinha's shot that was expertly saved by Loris Karius but fell to Tyler Roberts who converted the rebound.
At 2-1 in favor of Leeds, it seemed as though the visitors would see out the game with ease; however, Newcastle staged an incredible comeback. First, Alexander Isak levelled the score for Newcastle at 2-2 before the Magpies took the lead themselves through the aforementioned Harvey Barnes goal just before halftime.
In a bizarre turn of events, Leeds regained the top spot in stoppage time, only to have Newcastle snatch victory once more with Callum Wilson and then Harvey Barnes scoring back-to-back goals as the clock ticked down. The dramatic finish saw the St James' Park faithful celebrate one of the most exciting comebacks in Premier League history.
Newcastle United's win leaves them just a point behind league leaders Manchester City, while Leeds United remain fourth but still chasing that all-important top spot.