Calvert-Lewin shows the way as Leeds thrash limp Newcastle and rise to third
Leeds United secured a dominant victory over Newcastle United, moving them to third place in the Premier League standings. The performance has sparked discussions about the club's potential for a successful season under manager Daniel Farke.
Why it matters
The result marks a significant shift in expectations for Leeds United and highlights the competitive nature of the current Premier League season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin takes the acclaim from the Leeds supporters after putting Leeds ahead 3-0. Dominic Calvert-Lewin takes the acclaim from the Leeds supporters after putting Leeds ahead 3-0. Premier League Calvert-Lewin shows the way as Leeds thrash limp Newcastle and rise to third Aaron Bower at Elland Road Mon 14 Sep 2026 17.07 EDT Last modified on Tue 15 Sep 2026 03.59 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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