Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle has described his side's defeat at Elland Road as a "tough night," conceding that his players were unable to match the physical intensity of a dominant Leeds United, who scored four goals to claim a commanding victory.

The result sees Leeds United climb to third in the Premier League table, inflicting one of the heavier defeats of Newcastle United's season. Jaissle offered no excuses, acknowledging that his side were second-best from the start.

The Newcastle manager reflected on a performance that fell short in several key areas, with the gulf in physicality proving the decisive factor on the night. Leeds controlled large portions of the match and capitalised ruthlessly on their superiority.