Newcastle's Rampant Victory!

In a stunning display of football, Newcastle United humiliated Crystal Palace with a 5-0 victory at St James' Park on April 16, 2025. Jacob Murphy was the star of the match, scoring one goal and assisting another, propelling Newcastle to third place in the Premier League!

Champions League Aspirations!

With this win, Newcastle now boasts 59 points from 32 games, putting them five points ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea in the battle for Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace sits lower in 12th place with 43 points, needing to regroup for the remainder of the season.

A Night of Missed Opportunities for Palace!

Crystal Palace's woes were compounded by an own goal from defender Marc Guehi and a missed penalty from Eberechi Eze. Despite a promising start, Eze's weak penalty was saved by Newcastle's keeper Nick Pope—his first saved penalty in five years!

Midfield Magic!

Newcastle's thrilling performance came without their manager, Eddie Howe, who is recovering from pneumonia. However, his squad showed resilience and skill, with Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schar, and Alexander Isak all contributing to the scoreline. Barnes remarked, "We are so well-drilled and focused on making the manager proud."

Palace's Frustrating Night!

For Palace, it was a disappointing night—marking the first time they've failed to score in 13 Premier League matches. Remarkably, their expected goals (2.02) surpassed Newcastle’s (1.39), showcasing the cruel nature of football.

A Match Full of Drama!

Newcastle struck first as Murphy fired in a rocket shot from a tight angle, leaving goalkeeper Dean Henderson with no chance. Just moments after Palace's penalty failure, Newcastle capitalized, doubling their lead when a deflected cross from Barnes found the net after ricocheting off Guehi.

Closing the Half with a Flourish!

Before halftime, Newcastle added two more, showcasing their lethal counter-attack. Barnes notched his goal following a slick setup from Sandro Tonali, and Schar capped off the first half with a precise header from Murphy's delivery. With such a commanding display, Newcastle has firmly positioned themselves as serious contenders for the Premier League!