Jean-Philippe Mateta scored one other double as Crystal Palace beat Newcastle 2-0, dealing a setback to the Magpies’ hopes for European soccer subsequent season.
The Eagles have been flying excessive after two successive Premier League wins in opposition to Liverpool and West Ham, and carried that confidence into one other spectacular efficiency beneath Oliver Glasner.
And so they deservedly scored simply after the break. It was a neat transfer between Mateta and Jordan Ayew that noticed the striker slot residence (55).
Mateta was then left unmarked for a late second (88), scoring twice for a second Premier League match in a row. In simply 9 appearances, he has scored extra Premier League objectives beneath Oliver Glasner (8) than he did beneath both Roy Hodgson (5 in 35 video games) or Patrick Vieira (6 in 44).
Newcastle by no means actually bought going regardless of an 11-day break after their 4-0 win in opposition to Tottenham, though did have a late penalty attraction waved away by the officers and VAR.
They slip into seventh, three factors behind Manchester United – who beat Sheffield United on Wednesday – and two forward of West Ham. Crystal Palace stay in 14th on 39 factors.
After the sport, Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe mentioned of their European hopes: “It is nonetheless on. We’re nonetheless within the combine however we will not play like we did at this time if we will preserve our push to be within the European locations. There is definitely loads to replicate on.”
How Crystal Palace received once more
Crystal Palace dominated the primary half. Inside minutes early on, Eberechi Eze powered vast from 25 yards out, earlier than Mateta’s pointed header went over from an Eze cross. The striker hit the bar simply after half an hour, however was nicely offside within the build-up.
The decide of Newcastle’s restricted first-half probabilities got here as Dean Henderson did nicely to disclaim Alexander Isak. He got here out of his space to see the ball away from the Newcastle ahead’s toes in a harmful spot.
Inside 10 minutes of the restart, Crystal Palace took the lead. It was a fast one-two between Ayew and Mateta, with the previous’s cross chopping out two Newcastle defenders with ease. It was then a straightforward slot residence for the in-form Mateta.
The hosts had a couple of probabilities to double their lead too. Mateta once more wriggled himself free for a header, nevertheless it went straight at Martin Dubravka. Then, Will Hughes – who impressed in midfield alongside Adam Wharton – bent a nice effort simply vast.
Newcastle had a penalty shout turned down within the 76th minute. Sean Longstaff went down within the space after tussling with Will Hughes, and the referee initially dismissed the claims. VAR checked the incident, however caught with the on-field determination of no penalty.
Crystal Palace made positive of their factors late on. Jeffrey Schlupp’s left-wing cross discovered Hughes within the center. He then squared the ball to the toes on an unmarked Mateta, who slotted residence via Dubravka’s legs.
Newcastle may have scored a late comfort as Henderson denied Gordon’s effort, however the injury was achieved because the Magpies’ European hope suffered a blow.
Glasner ‘stunned’ with depth after West Ham win
Crystal Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner advised Sky Sports activities: “All credit score to the gamers for the efficiency and massive applause to our supporters.
“It was three days after the West Ham sport and Newcastle have been recent so I used to be actually stunned by the depth we performed with from the primary seconds. After half-hour, I believed possibly we must make 10 substitutions by minute 60 as a result of how is that this attainable? This was additionally the good help from the stands. It was superb to observe the gamers.
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Oliver Glasner mentioned he was very pleased with his Crystal Palace gamers’ efficiency of their 2-0 win in opposition to Newcastle and was notably impressed with the depth they confirmed within the dominant victory
“The second half was a bit bit nearer. We could not play this depth for 100 minutes however we scored the objectives in the precise moments, wonderful objectives. I am more than happy and proud.
On Mateta: “As soon as he was working after Guimaraes within the second half. He could not get him however he was so formidable to win this deal with and he ran 20 metres extra. Ultimately he wins the deal with and we win the ball. It is one of the best for me because the supervisor to see the workforce working collectively.”
Howe: We have been beneath our greatest ranges
Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe advised Sky Sports activities: “It was a troublesome sport for us. We have been beneath our greatest ranges. Crystal Palace performed nicely.
“It was a high-pressing sport, we have been each attempting to excessive press one another however they more practical with their sport than we have been.
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Eddie Howe felt Newcastle weren’t at their greatest ranges and finally not ok of their 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
“We’re disillusioned. We got here alive a bit within the second half and had moments and alternatives however we weren’t ok.
On 11-day break affecting efficiency: “That is all the time a concern. We labored to try to be sure that wasn’t an element within the sport – Crystal Palace have been higher than us at this time. We will not make excuses, we will blame ourselves and attempt to come again higher.”
On Longstaff penalty attraction: “It is a 50-50 name. If the referee provides it, he would not overturn the choice with VAR. He clearly did not assume it was a penalty on the time and now we have to respect that.”
Opta stats: Newcastle’s woes on the street
- Newcastle have misplaced eight of their final 11 Premier League away video games (W3), whereas they’ve now misplaced on 4 events in London within the league this time period, solely doing so extra instances in a Premier League season in 2000-01 and 2005-06 (each 5).
- Solely in opposition to Manchester Metropolis in August (1) have Newcastle recorded fewer pictures on track in a Premier League sport this season than their two in opposition to Crystal Palace.
- Jordan Ayew’s help for Jean-Philippe Mateta’s opener was his seventh for Crystal Palace within the Premier League this season. Certainly, solely Michael Olise (11 in 2022-23), Wilfried Zaha (9 in 2016-17) and Wayne Routledge (9 in 2004-05) have offered extra for the Eagles in a single marketing campaign within the competitors.
What’s subsequent?
Crystal Palace head to London rivals Fulham on Saturday. Kick-off 3pm. Palace then function on Monday Night time Soccer at residence to Manchester United on Could 6, dwell on Sky Sports activities. Kick-off 8pm.
Newcastle’s push for European soccer continues at residence to rock-bottom Sheffield United on Saturday. Kick-off 3pm.
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