Newcastle United missed out on a seventh straight league win, after being left frustrated in a goalless draw against Leeds United at St James' Park.
Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier was forced into a number of saves, as Newcastle showed a lack of cutting edge in the final third.
The Magpies still sit third in the Premier League as the calendar flips over to 2023, although the race for the top four is rapidly becoming tighter.
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Manchester United climbed into the top four courtesy of their 1-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux in the early kick-off.
However, Tottenham can restore fourth spot with a win over Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon. If they manage to do so, the gap between Newcastle and fifth-place will be reduced to just two points.
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