Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Report

Scorer: Mateta 55’, 88’

Crystal Palace, enjoying a resurgence under manager Oliver Glasner, achieved a significant milestone by clinching their third consecutive Premier League win, a feat last accomplished in April 2023.

Strong Start at Selhurst Park

Playing at home, Crystal Palace demonstrated dominant early possession against Newcastle, setting a strong pace at Selhurst Park.

Despite controlling the game, Palace initially struggled to convert possession into goals, with Martin Dúbravka effectively thwarting attempts by Joachim Andersen and Jordan Ayew.

Newcastle, on the other hand, found few opportunities, their best chance denied when Dean Henderson intercepted a potential strike from Alexander Isak.

Breakthrough and Tactical Mastery

The deadlock was broken 10 minutes after halftime, showcasing the effectiveness of Glasner’s tactical approach. A vigorous press resulted in Eberechi Eze setting up Jean-Philippe Mateta, who executed a perfect one-two with Ayew to score.

This goal not only underscored the improved offensive strategy under Glasner but also highlighted Mateta’s critical role, scoring his seventh goal since the German’s managerial tenure began.

Newcastle’s Response and Controversial VAR Decision

In response to falling behind, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe introduced Callum Wilson, hoping to inject some energy into his team.

The game’s tension peaked with a controversial VAR review denying Newcastle a penalty for an alleged foul on Sean Longstaff by Will Hughes. This decision kept the momentum in favour of Crystal Palace.

Securing the Win

Crystal Palace cemented their victory with a second goal in the 88th minute, again involving Hughes who delivered a clever reverse ball that Mateta converted, sealing the win.

This victory not only provided a boost to their league standings but also marked their first head-to-head win against Newcastle in seven attempts.

Implications on League Standings

This result pushed Crystal Palace up to 14th in the Premier League standings, while Newcastle dropped out of the Europa League places after this defeat and a concurrent win by Manchester United against Sheffield United.

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