Newcastle United delivered a commanding performance at St. James’ Park, thrashing Crystal Palace 4-0 to solidify their third-place position in the Premier League. The Magpies extended their winning streak at home, showcasing their strongest form in months.Newcastle struck early, with Jacob Murphy opening the scoring in the 14th minute. Crystal Palace suffered a setback when Marc Guéhi scored an unfortunate own goal in the 38th minute. Just before halftime, Fabian Schär (45+2) and Harvey Barnes (45+8) added two more, putting the game out of reach. Swedish striker Alexander Isak sealed the victory with a 58th-minute strike, taking his league tally to 21 goals this season.
Newcastle struck early, with Jacob Murphy opening the scoring in the 14th minute. Crystal Palace suffered a setback when Marc Guéhi scored an unfortunate own goal in the 38th minute. Just before halftime, Fabian Schär (45+2) and Harvey Barnes (45+8) added two more, putting the game out of reach. Swedish striker Alexander Isak sealed the victory with a 58th-minute strike, taking his league tally to 21 goals this season.
Palace had a chance to pull one back when Eberechi Eze stepped up for a penalty in the 36th minute, but Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope made a crucial save to preserve the clean sheet.
- Newcastle has now won four consecutive home league matches for the first time since their seven-game streak between September and December 2023.
- This was their biggest home victory since April 2023, when they demolished Tottenham Hotspur 6-1.
Alexander Isak continues to shine, with 21 league goals, his best-ever Premier League campaign. His total goal contributions (goals + assists) now stand at 27, matching Newcastle legend Alan Shearer’s tally from the 2001-02 season.
With head coach Eddie Howe sidelined due to illness, assistant Jason Tindall took charge and guided the team to another impressive win.
League Standings
Newcastle now sits third with 59 points, just four behind second-placed Arsenal. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace remains mid-table with 43 points.
This victory reinforces Newcastle’s Champions League ambitions as they continue their push for a top-four finish. With Isak in sensational form and the team displaying remarkable consistency, the Magpies are proving to be serious contenders this season.
