Woltemade in Nick of time after noughts and crosses

NEWCASTLE United’s frustrating start to the Premier League season continued with a goalless draw at Leeds United, in a game in which the Magpies failed to test home keeper Lucas Perri.

- By STUART JAMIESON

Only Jacob Murphy brought a save from the new Whites shotstopper as Newcastle again drew a blank.

As at Aston Villa on the opening day, Newcastle were the better side for much of the match, using the ball well but failing to create clearcut chances. Will Osula - starting in the Premier League for the first time due to Alexander Isak’s absence and Anthony Gordon’s suspension - saw a first-half effort blocked. But for all the visitors’ attractive buildup, there was little in the way of end product.

Indeed United were grateful to Nick Pope for denying Leeds sub Dominic Calvert-Lewin near the end, with a smart save from a low drive. The irony of the former Everton man getting a goal would have been too much to take after Newcastle decided not to follow up previous interest in the striker. Here are five things we learned tonight.

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