Newcastle United dominated Crystal Palace with a 5-0 victory at St James' Park, led by Jacob Murphy's goal and assist. The win propelled Newcastle to third place in the Premier League standings with 59 points, firmly in contention for a Champions League spot. Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schar, and Alexander Isak also found the net, while Crystal Palace struggled to make an impact, with an own goal and a missed penalty further compounding their defeat.
Despite manager Eddie Howe's absence due to illness, Newcastle displayed tenacity and efficiency in attack, capitalizing on Palace's errors. The visitors' inability to score ended a 13-game streak, although their expected goals exceeded that of Newcastle. The match saw a missed penalty by Eberechi Eze, highlighting Palace's frustrations, while Newcastle's clinical finishing and swift counter-attacks secured a convincing victory.