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Sam Allardyce's bite to media as Newcastle target fails audition with relegation release clause looming

The intoxicated Leeds United fan was not the only pitch invader during Newcastle United's clash at Elland Road.

For when things were spilling over close to the end of the game, Leeds boss Sam Allardyce also found himself on the turf and way out of his technical area. But with Big Sam heading and kicking every ball during the 2-2 draw, you knew it was going to be a tough afternoon as he showed his typical aggressive stance throughout - which was reflected by his players.

After the game, Allardyce stated he felt the best team drew during his Press conference. Allardyce said: "The scoreline should have been a victory for us."

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Yet this encounter slipped away from Leeds when Nick Pope saved a penalty from Patrick Bamford in the first half. At 2-0 it may have been beyond Newcastle, but they clawed away to go 2-1 up before being pipped with 11 minutes left.

The Leeds view afterwards was that Callum Wilson should not have been allowed to show nerves of steel because both were "silly penalties" to concede.

Jack Harrison flunks his audition as he endures the hook

Newcastle had a big interest in Jack Harrison last summer after the Magpies had a couple of bids turned down for him to the tune of £20million.

But the wide man did not impress against Newcastle for the majority of the game and was taken off after just 25 touches. Newcastle of course have moved on since Harrison, bringing in Anthony Gordon last January.

But Harrison could well be linked again with Newcastle this summer especially as he has a relegation release clause that may come into play despite the new deal signed by the winger.

Kieran Trippier's quiet milestone

The full-back has been a revelation since arriving from Atletico Madrid. He may not have had his best outing at Leeds but he put his heart into the display.

The appearance for Trippier at Elland Road was his 50th since signing for the Magpies in all competitions. It's clear that Newcastle's upturn in fortunes have coincided with Trippier's leadership on the field.

He quietly helped Newcastle to a point here and continued his push as a player of the season candidate.

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