On the occasion of the third day of the Premier League, Leeds received Newcastle at the Elland Road. Before the meeting, Newcastle had 1 point after a draw against Aston Villa, while Leeds had 3 after a victory against Everton. The match was very balanced, but rather neutral on the offensive level. The two teams left on a zero score of 0-0, each leaving with a point. Leeds temporarily occupies 13th place, while Newcastle stagnates in the 16th.
The match was also marked by a few warnings: Pope and Gnonto were sanctioned with a yellow card respectively in the 36th and 39th minute. Despite the 10 leeds shots and the 8 Magpies shots, no action was decisive, leaving the two teams to leave with one point each.
