In a focus match of the 36th round of the Premier League that ended first on the evening of May 13, Beijing time, Newcastle were forced to draw 2-2 away by Leeds United.
In the last round, Newcastle lost 2-0 at home to Arsenal, ending a three-game winning streak. Leeds United, the opponents of the Magpies Army, are in the bottom 2 of the table, and the relegation situation is not optimistic, and both teams are eager to take all three points.
After the opening game, Leeds United, playing at home, took the lead in breaking the deadlock. In the 6th minute, Bamford crossed from the bottom, Rodrigo's header was barely saved by Pope, and Ayling rushed to make up for the goal, giving Leeds a dream start.
In the 27th minute, Leeds United would have been expected to extend their advantage. Filbo cut in the back into the box and was brought down by Jolrington, who decisively pointed to 12 yards. But dramatically, Bamford's penalty was saved by Pope.
Leeds United were then punished, and just three minutes later, Isaac drove into the box, Philpo slipped, Warbel freed his foot and kicked a slightly slower kick to Isaac, and the referee also awarded a penalty. And Wilson hit the shot, and the immortal Newcastle luckily equalized the score.
In the second half, Newcastle overtook in the 66th minute. Filpo's defensive action of "playing volleyball" in the box led to a handball, and the referee awarded a penalty after confirmation by VAR, and Wilson hit the penalty again.
Leeds didn't give up though, and in the 77th minute. Christensen scored from the penalty area line with a cross line. With this lucky goal, Leeds United managed to draw at home with Newcastle.
After this draw, Newcastle won 18, drew 12 and lost 5 in 35 games, accumulating 66 points. Four points ahead of Liverpool, who have played 35 games in the same match, are temporarily three points more than Manchester United, who missed this round. With Newcastle and Liverpool each with three games remaining, the battle for the top four this season remains in suspense. Although Leeds United snatched one point in this game, they only accumulated 31 points in 36 games, which is still one point away from Everton in 17th place, and the relegation situation is still uncertain.