Crystal Palace Claims Convincing Victory Over Newcastle

Under the guidance of manager Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace showcased their continued improvement with a commanding 2-0 triumph over Newcastle United, marking their third consecutive Premier League win for the first time since April 2023.

Entering the match after successive league victories, Crystal Palace displayed early dominance at Selhurst Park, controlling possession and dictating the game’s tempo. Despite their control, the hosts initially struggled to test Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, with Joachim Andersen and Jordan Ayew both seeing their efforts saved.

On the other hand, Newcastle struggled to assert themselves in the contest, limiting their attacking endeavours. A rare moment of danger arose when Bruno Guimaraes played a ball over the top, setting Alexander Isak through on goal. However, the alert Dean Henderson swiftly denied the Swedish striker before he could unleash his shot.

Neither side broke the deadlock as the first half progressed, leading to an underwhelming opening period.

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Under Glasner’s stewardship, the Eagles have displayed an enhanced style of play characterized by increased intensity and cohesion. This was exemplified ten minutes into the second half when they seized the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Pressuring Newcastle deep in their own territory, Palace regained possession, with Eberechi Eze feeding the ball to Mateta. The French striker exchanged passes with Ayew before clinically dispatching his shot into the bottom corner, securing his seventh goal since Glasner assumed managerial duties.

Facing a deficit after a lacklustre performance, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe turned to his bench, introducing Callum Wilson to inject fresh impetus into his side’s attack.

In the match’s latter stages, Newcastle thought they had been awarded a penalty after Sean Longstaff appeared to be fouled by Will Hughes in the box. However, following a VAR review, the decision was overturned due to minimal contact, denying Newcastle a potential lifeline.

Crystal Palace continued to assert control as the game concluded, sealing victory with a second goal in the 88th minute. Hughes delivered a precise pass into the box, which was expertly converted by Mateta, further solidifying his status as the in-form player for Palace.

With this victory, Crystal Palace secured their first head-to-head win against Newcastle in seven meetings, propelling them into 14th place in the Premier League standings.

Meanwhile, Newcastle’s defeat saw them drop out of contention for UEFA Europa League qualification, compounded by Manchester United’s concurrent triumph over Sheffield United.