In a dramatic encounter at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Newcastle United 2-1 on Saturday. The match kicked off at 14:00 BST and saw Newcastle take the lead with a goal from William Osula in the first half.
Crystal Palace equalised in the 80th minute, setting the stage for a thrilling finish. The hosts were awarded a penalty in the first minute of stoppage time after Sven Botman pulled Jefferson Lerma’s shirt inside the box. Up stepped Mateta, who picked out the bottom right corner to the delight of the home supporters, securing the win for Crystal Palace.
This victory allowed Crystal Palace to leapfrog Newcastle into 13th place in the Premier League standings, while Newcastle fell to 14th. The defeat marked a continuation of Newcastle’s struggles, as they have now thrown away 25 points from winning positions this season, the highest in the league.
Newcastle United’s manager, Eddie Howe, had hoped for a turnaround after a much-needed three-week break since their last league fixture. However, the team has now lost six of their last nine matches, raising concerns about their performance.
Bruno Guimarães was notably absent from the match due to illness, which may have impacted Newcastle’s midfield strength. Despite the setback, Newcastle trails only six points behind the European spots, indicating that there is still potential for recovery in the season.
As the match concluded, the atmosphere at Selhurst Park was electric, with Crystal Palace fans celebrating a crucial victory that could boost their confidence moving forward. The team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures, while Newcastle will need to regroup and address their recent form.
