Calvert-Lewin shows the way as Leeds thrash limp Newcastle and rise to third
At what stage does a good start become something more significant? Perhaps we are not quite there yet; maybe we are. But as the goals flew in on a chaotic night at Elland Road, it was difficult not to think the boundaries of expectation for Leeds were potentially being redrawn. Ask those close to the action over the summer at Leeds and the feeling was that there was a possibility of something special materialising this season. Having found their feet in the Premier League last season, the platform had been set and a very good summer transfer window felt like the catalyst for even brighter days to return to West Yorkshire. Continue reading...
At what stage does a good start become something more significant? Perhaps we are not quite there yet; maybe we are. But as the goals flew in on a chaotic night at Elland Road, it was difficult not to think the boundaries of expectation for Leeds were potentially being redrawn.
Ask those close to the action over the summer at Leeds and the feeling was that there was a possibility of something special materialising this season. Having found their feet in the Premier League last season, the platform had been set and a very good summer transfer window felt like the catalyst for even brighter days to return to West Yorkshire.
Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Sport. Read the original report: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/14/leeds-newcastle-premier-league-match-report
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