Newcastle United secured a 2-0 Premier League victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday to climb to 14th in the league table. William Osula and Harvey Barnes scored within eleven second-half minutes to deliver a key away win.
They now look ahead to a home match against Everton on November 2nd.
After a goalless first half at Selhurst Park, Osula broke the deadlock just two minutes after the restart. The forward finished from close range after a low cross from Jacob Murphy. Barnes then doubled the advantage in the 58th minute, firing home from inside the box following a cut-back from defender Amar Dedić.
Newcastle managed the game effectively from there, despite Crystal Palace having more of the ball and creating more clear chances according to expected goals data. The hosts recorded 17 shots but found visiting goalkeeper L. Horníček in good form, with the Magpies' defence making four saves collectively. The visitors' defensive resilience was a key feature, as they blocked five shots and made 21 clearances to preserve their clean sheet.
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The Magpies lined up with a back four of Dedić, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn and Lewis Hall. Nico González and Joelinton anchored the midfield, with Murphy, Joe Willock and Barnes supporting Osula. The game saw six yellow cards, with Newcastle's González, Schär and Hall all booked. This continues a theme of disciplinary issues for the squad, which is already managing a significant injury list that includes key players like Sven Botman, Sandro Tonali, and Callum Wilson.
This win provides a welcome boost after a mixed start to the season, which had seen the team lose three of their last five league matches. The victory also marked a positive response to their previous away fixture, a 3-1 defeat at Brighton.
Newcastle's next challenge is a Premier League fixture against Sean Dyche's Everton at St James' Park. The Toffees currently sit ninth, one point ahead of Newcastle, setting up an important clash in the race for the top half. Everton's form has been strong, with three wins from their last five matches, promising a stern test for Howe's side.
