Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Selhurst Park, the stadium that hosts Crystal Palace Football Club (Getty Images)
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Crystal Palace FC and Newcastle United FC played to a scoreless draw, ending the match with both teams failing to find the net.
The first half was interrupted frequently, ending in a 0-0 draw between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, with neither team managing to get a shot on target. The beginning of the match saw several Newcastle players suffer injuries, but in the end, only Isak had to leave the pitch, with Gordon stepping in to take his place in the attacking role. Crystal Palace seemed to have the upper hand in a limited number of chances, with Munoz squandering the clearest opportunity to score. As it stands, Palace's expected goals (xG) is 0.59 compared to Newcastle's low 0.02, suggesting that the second half can only improve.
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HALF-TIME: CRYSTAL PALACE 0-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED At the midway point of the match, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are locked in a goalless draw. Both teams have put in solid defensive performances, and neither has managed to find the back of the net so far. The game remains very much in the balance as they head into the second half.
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Eze passes the ball to Mitchell, who makes a run down the left sideline. He tries to send a cross into the penalty area, but it gets deflected and goes out for a corner kick. From the corner, Lacroix jumps to head the ball but misses the target, sending it well past the right post.
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As we enter the stoppage time of the first half, the match is still looking for its first shot on goal. At least five minutes will be added to the clock due to a number of injuries suffered by players from Newcastle.
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Sarr and Hughes work together to block Newcastle's second corner in a row, although Burn was flagged for offside regardless. At the moment, Crystal Palace is feeling the pressure and can't break free.
Crystal Palace Vs. Newcastle United Matchup
Palace is feeling the pressure defensively, and the energetic Munoz steps in, leading to a corner kick. Gordon takes the corner, but Newcastle has to settle for another one.
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Following a foul by Bruno Guimaraes about 25 yards from his own goal, Eze prepares to take the free-kick. He skillfully sends a ball over to Lacroix, who is in a crowded penalty area, but the tall center-back heads it well off target.
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Despite Newcastle having possession of the ball for 58% of the match, their opponents have created more opportunities to score. Crystal Palace's team is quite fast, and they will keep being a danger during counterattacks.
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Oh no! Crystal Palace should have scored! Sarr races down the right side, making his way into the penalty area, and delivers a low cross intended for Mateta. It goes past the French striker but lands perfectly for Munoz, who suddenly appears at the back post. Unfortunately, he misses an excellent opportunity with his weaker left foot!
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Hall delivers a perilous free-kick from the right side of the box, but Lerma manages to intervene just enough to prevent Bruno Guimaraes from getting a clear header at the far post. It seems like a set-piece might be what it takes to score the first goal in this tightly fought match.
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Pope pulls off a fantastic save with his legs as Munoz delivers a low cross from the right for Sarr, who tries to score with a swift shot from just six yards away. However, the play is called back for offside, leading to a free-kick for Newcastle.
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Chalobah made his way forward from the back and took a shot from about 25 yards away. He hit the ball hard, but it sailed well over the crossbar. At last, we've seen our first attempt on goal at Selhurst Park!
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The game has mostly consisted of interruptions and back-and-forth play in the midfield, and so far neither team has managed to take a shot on goal. On a positive note for Newcastle, they have a slight advantage with 13 entries into the attacking area compared to their opponent's 12.
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Joelinton and Hall work together on the left side, but Tonali receives a poor pass, leading to Newcastle losing possession. With Isak gone, Gordon has moved to a central position while Barnes takes over on the right wing.
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Despite facing several injury challenges, Newcastle has performed better than expected. Currently, Opta's live win predictor indicates that the Magpies have a 42% likelihood of winning, while Crystal Palace's chances of securing three points stand at 29%.
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Howe is heavily engaged in conversation with his bench, which suggests that a substitution is on the way. The primary storyline of this match has been Newcastle's struggles with injuries.
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Replacement: Alexander Isak, Harvey, Lewis, Barnes.
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The highlight of this first half, Newcastle's physiotherapist, comes back onto the field. This time, Joelinton is dealing with a shoulder injury and appears to be in discomfort; soon after, Isak takes a seat again. Will either of them be able to carry on?
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Newcastle has had a tough time when playing in London recently, suffering losses in six out of their last eight matches in the capital. However, they did enjoy a solid run before that, remaining unbeaten in eight consecutive games in the city from October 2022 to October 2023.
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The game gets back underway as Newcastle, playing with just 10 players, hold out hope that Isak's hip injury can be addressed. He manages to jog back into position, though he's not moving easily. Meanwhile, Schar makes a crucial clearance just in time to stop Eze from getting a decent shot off.
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As Joelinton kicks the ball out of bounds, Isak falls to the ground and gestures for medical help. The match is halted once more while Newcastle's active physiotherapist examines the Swedish forward.
Crystal Palace Vs Newcastle: Match Preview
Isak seems to be having a hard time, as he grips his hip and grimaces while moving across the field, frequently checking on the Newcastle bench. Let's hope he can shake it off, but if needed, Wilson is ready to step in from the sidelines.
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Pope gathers a lofted cross from Mateta in his six-yard area, with Munoz hanging around at the back post. The Crystal Palace wing-back has been making regular advances up the field.
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Newcastle has all their players back on the field as the match continues, which is good news for Howe since Willock seemed to be having a tough time. Making a substitution so soon would not have been the best move.
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Joelinton and Willock have both fallen to the ground due to different situations, prompting the Newcastle United medical team to provide assistance to them. Consequently, the game is briefly halted as they get the care they need.
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Chalobah and Lacroix both make impressive forward runs as Palace starts their first real offensive effort, but Newcastle quickly eliminates any threat. Meanwhile, Mateta attempts to send a pass to Munoz, but it gets intercepted.
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This season in the Premier League, no team has netted fewer goals in the first half than Newcastle, who have managed only four. Additionally, they have allowed a staggering 69% of their goals to be scored against them in the first 45 minutes, the highest percentage in the league. However, today they have begun the match with a strong performance.
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The home team is usually backed by a lively crowd, but Crystal Palace finds themselves on the defensive from the start. Newcastle, donning their all-white kits, quickly advances with determination.
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Crystal Palace starts the game, and we're off at Selhurst Park!
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The athletes are on the field, and the start of this Premier League match is only moments away!
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has made two adjustments to the lineup. Tonali takes Longstaff's place in midfield, while Burn steps in for Kelly at center-back after completing a one-match suspension on Monday. Unfortunately, Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, and Emil Krafth are not available for selection.
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Palace has made two adjustments to the team that played at Villa Park last weekend. Eze is back after being sidelined for a month due to a hamstring injury, and Lerma reclaims his place in central midfield. As a result, Doucoure and Devenny will start on the bench. Daichi Kamada is serving the second match of a three-game suspension, and Chadi Riad, Adam Wharton, and Matheus Franca are all out due to injuries.
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SUBS: Martin Dubravka, Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, William Osula, Jacob Murphy, Miguel Almiron, Lloyd Kelly, Sean Longstaff. Substitutes: Martin Dubravka, Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, William Osula, Jacob Murphy, Miguel Almiron, Lloyd Kelly, Sean Longstaff.
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NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Joe Willock; Joelinton, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.
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SUBSTITUTES: Matt Turner, Caleb Kporha, Joel Ward, Eddie Nketiah, Jeffrey Schlupp, Nathaniel Clyne, Chris Richards, Cheick Doucoure, Justin Devenny.
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CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-2-1 Formation): Dean Henderson takes the position in goal; the defensive line consists of Trevoh Chalobah, Maxence Lacroix, and Marc Guehi. In midfield, we have Daniel Munoz, Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma, and Tyrick Mitchell. The attacking pair includes Ismaila Sarr and Eberechi Eze, with Jean-Philippe Mateta leading the front line.
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Newcastle United's recent resurgence came to a sudden stop after they enjoyed three consecutive victories in various competitions. They secured a 2-0 win in the EFL Cup against Chelsea, followed by two Premier League wins over Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. However, their momentum was disrupted in their last match, where they faced a 2-0 loss at home to West Ham on Monday. As a result, Newcastle now has 18 points from 12 games, managing to hold onto a top-half position in the Premier League standings.
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Desperate to escape the relegation zone, Crystal Palace finds itself in the bottom three of the Premier League as they approach this match. Last weekend, the Eagles drew 2-2 with Aston Villa after giving up a lead on two occasions, bringing their total to only eight points from their first twelve matches this season. Their only victory in the league happened over a month ago when they faced Tottenham Hotspur at home. Moreover, Oliver Glasner's team has collected the second-lowest number of points at home.
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