Newcastle Thrashes Palace 5-0 at St James` Park

Newcastle United`s 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace strengthens their Champions League hopes in the Premier League.

Newcastle United delivered an emphatic 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace on April 16, 2025, at St James` Park. This commanding win propelled Newcastle to third place in the Premier League standings, amassing 59 points from 32 matches, five points clear of Chelsea in the race for Champions League qualification.

Jacob Murphy opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a powerful shot from a tight angle, setting the tone for the match. Despite Crystal Palace being awarded a penalty after a VAR review, Eberechi Eze`s miss allowed Newcastle to seize the momentum. Harvey Barnes doubled the lead with a goal from a swift counter-attack, followed by Fabian Schar`s header from a Murphy cross. Alexander Isak capped off the scoring with a stunning long-range curling shot in the 58th minute. An own goal from Palace defender Marc Guehi further highlighted Newcastle`s dominance.

Manager Eddie Howe was absent due to pneumonia, yet the team showcased remarkable cohesion and ruthlessness. Crystal Palace, sitting 12th with 43 points, failed to score for the first time in 13 Premier League fixtures, despite having a higher expected goals tally than Newcastle.

For detailed insights on this match, visit Premier League and Newcastle vs Crystal Palace match report.

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