Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Report
Scorers: Munoz 90+4’; Guehi (OG) 53’
Daniel Muñoz scored his first Premier League goal deep into stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw for Crystal Palace against Newcastle United at Selhurst Park. The result lifts the Eagles out of the relegation zone and extends their resilient form at home.
First Half: Injuries and Missed Chances
The opening stages of the match were marred by frequent stoppages, most notably when Newcastle top scorer Alexander Isak was forced off with an injury, replaced by Harvey Barnes midway through the first half.
The interruptions disrupted the rhythm of both teams, resulting in a cagey and uneventful first 30 minutes.
Crystal Palace gradually found their footing, nearly taking the lead when Ismaïla Sarr delivered a dangerous cross that Daniel Muñoz poked wide from six yards.
Maxence Lacroix also had a golden opportunity to open the scoring, but his mistimed header from an Eberechi Eze free-kick sailed wide.
The goalless first half marked Palace’s sixth scoreless opening period in seven home matches this season, highlighting their struggle to convert early chances.
Second Half: Newcastle Capitalize, Palace Respond Late
The visitors came out stronger after the break, with Eddie Howe’s halftime adjustments paying dividends. Just minutes into the second half, Anthony Gordon whipped a low cross into the Palace box, which Marc Guéhi inadvertently deflected into his own net, giving Newcastle a 1-0 lead.
It was the Magpies’ fourth time striking first in the league this season, a scenario in which they had previously maintained a 100% win record.
Palace pushed for an equalizer, with Muñoz’s goal-bound shot blocked by Dan Burn, but Newcastle’s defense held firm against the initial wave of attacks.
Just as it seemed Newcastle would leave Selhurst Park with all three points, a lapse in concentration allowed Palace to snatch a dramatic equalizer. In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Muñoz atoned for his earlier miss, meeting a cross with a downward header that bounced over Nick Pope and into the net.
Conclusion: A Point That Changes the Picture
The draw lifts Crystal Palace out of the relegation zone and extends their run to just one defeat in their last six matches. For Newcastle, the result represents a missed opportunity to climb into the top seven, as their struggles away from home continue.
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