How Dominic Calvert-Lewin can punish Newcastle again as Leeds forward's omen emerges

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be crucial for Leeds United's chances against Newcastle United.

The Whites are unbeaten in the Premier League so far, although they were bested 6-3 against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.

Calvert-Lewin was rested by Daniel Farke, but was later called upon off the bench, rewarding his manager with a goal.

That finish ultimately proved a consolation as the Stamford Bridge side ran away with the game.

After being rested, the Englishman is quite likely to return to the starting lineup for the Whites against Newcastle.

And Farke will be looking to the 29-year-old to do what he does best against the Geordies amid an emerging record.

What is Dominic Calvert-Lewin's record against Newcastle?

Farke stated that the Carabao Cup was the quickest route to European football.

But that chance has now gone begging with focus needing to be put back onto a strong Premier League campaign.

With that next game coming against Newcastle, Calvert-Lewin will certainly have plenty of confidence.

The striker has already scored once this season in the league, and that could be extended against the Magpies.

As shared by BBC Sport, Newcastle is Calvert-Lewin's most favoured opponent.

Calvert-Lewin has scored more goals (seven) and has more goal contributions (nine) against the Geordies than he does against any other side.

However, the Englishman also tends to put in an all-action performance against the St James' Park outfit.

He has picked up more yellows against Newcastle than anyone else, too.

How Leeds can help Calvert-Lewin improve his record vs Newcastle

While Leeds will be hoping Calvert-Lewin produces the goods, they will also need to play into his strengths.

And that is something they have been doing so far this campaign.

The Englishman is quite adept at contesting aerial duels and is often a handful for defenders.

This season, the Whites have been one of the most direct sides in the Premier League, and the 29-year-old can utilise that.

Only Hull City (24 per cent) and Nottingham Forest (20 per cent) have made a higher percentage of their passes long.

If Farke can keep that trend going, and routinely ask questions of the Newcastle central defenders, Calvert-Lewin will undoubtedly get chances.

And as time and time again shows, he is the main danger for Newcastle to consider on Monday night.

Hopefully, it will be another game for Calvert-Lewin to remember against the Geordies.