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Stuart Jamieson & James Quinlan

Leeds United's 'massive' character hailed with Kristensen goal one of the 'biggest of their season'

Leeds United showed 'massive' character to come from behind and take a point against Champions League-chasing Newcastle, according to former Chelsea and England star Joe Cole.

Things looked bad for Sam Allardyce's men after they had given away an early lead to trail Eddie Howe's side 2-1 thanks to two Callum Wilson penalties. Leeds had missed a spot-kick of their own through Patrick Bamford and saw Junior Firpo sent off for a second bookable offence.

However, they dug out what could be a valuable point when Rasmus Kristensen's effort was deflected past Nick Pope by Newcastle captain Kieran Trippier, Leeds now waiting for Everton and Leicester to play their 35th game before the final two matches.

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