Newcastle United turned on the style with a ruthless 5-0 demolition of Crystal Palace, securing a sixth consecutive win in all competitions and climbing to third in the Premier League table. The Magpies showcased their European credentials in front of a jubilant home crowd at St James’ Park, with five goalscoring contributions and a clean sheet.
Early Intent Pays Off
Knowing that a win would propel them into the top three, Newcastle wasted no time stamping their authority on the game. Their early pressure nearly bore fruit when Alexander Isak’s bullet header kissed the crossbar. But the opener wasn’t far off. Jacob Murphy, a man in form, rifled home from a tight angle in the 14th minute, scoring for the third match in a row.
VAR Drama and Missed Opportunities for Palace
Crystal Palace were gifted a rare chance to get back into the game after a clumsy foul by Nick Pope on Chris Richards resulted in a penalty. But the visitors’ luck deserted them yet again, as Pope comfortably saved Eberechi Eze’s tame effort. That moment summed up Palace’s night — plenty of hope, no execution.
Self-Destruction from the Eagles
Things went from bad to worse for the Eagles. In a déjà vu moment, Marc Guéhi turned the ball into his net from a Harvey Barnes cross, just as he had in the reverse fixture. Before Palace could regroup, Barnes added his name to the scoresheet with a low finish into the corner, his fourth in three games.
A Night to Forget for Palace
The Magpies weren’t done. Fabian Schär rose highest to glance in Murphy’s free-kick before Isak wrapped things up with a beautifully curled strike from the edge of the area. The fifth goal, scored just before the hour mark, sealed a dream night for the home fans and a nightmare for Palace boss Oliver Glasner, whose side has shipped ten goals in their last two outings.
Newcastle’s Momentum Building
With Eddie Howe still absent due to illness, his players delivered a performance that would’ve made their manager proud. Newcastle now sits comfortably inside the top five, with five points clear, and with their next test coming against fellow top-six hopefuls Aston Villa, momentum is clearly with them.
Crystal Palace in Crisis Mode
For Palace, the road ahead looks rocky. With just one win in their last seven away head-to-heads against Newcastle and defensive cracks widening, Glasner has plenty of work to do to steady the ship. Their hopes of a mid-table finish are fading unless urgent changes are made.
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Final Word
Newcastle’s emphatic victory sends a message to the rest of the Premier League that the Magpies are serious about returning to the UEFA Champions League. For Crystal Palace, it’s back to the drawing board. This reminded Kenyan football fans and bettors that form, firepower, and finesse win games, and Bangbet is the place to make every moment count.