Leeds claimed a 4-1 victory over Newcastle that moved them to third in the Premier League with eight points from four games. Newcastle remain 12th with five points after their first defeat of the campaign. The result also prevented a rare weekend without any home wins across the division for the first time since 2000.
Leeds achieved the feat by scoring three times before half-time, a first at Elland Road in the Premier League since 2001.
The contest was shaped by Leeds' rapid start. They established a three-goal cushion inside the opening 45 minutes and never looked back. Newcastle found themselves chasing the game from an early stage and could not mount a sustained response despite improving after the interval.
Leeds entered the match with a mixed run of WLDDW that included a heavy loss at Chelsea. Their latest performance reversed that inconsistency and restored confidence in their attacking output at home. The emphatic nature of the win underlined how quickly their form can swing when they click in the final third.
Newcastle arrived on the back of LWDWW and three wins in four outings. This defeat interrupted that sequence and highlighted ongoing issues when facing high-pressing sides away from home. Their inability to keep a clean sheet once more left them vulnerable in transition.
The outcome strengthens Leeds' early-season credentials while serving as a timely reminder for Newcastle that consistency remains essential if they are to climb the table. Both sides now turn their attention to the challenges of the next matchweek.