Premier League GW34 - Crystal Palace vs Newcastle

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

After an exciting match at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace defeated Newcastle United 2-0 to win the match. The Eagles won their third straight game under manager Oliver Glasner, showcasing their offensive skill and defensive tenacity. In the meantime, Newcastle's hopes of qualifying for Europe suffered as they were unable to penetrate a strong Palace defense.

Crystal Palace:

Oliver Glasner has quickly gotten Palace to comply with his wishes. For the first time this season, the South London team had won two straight games going into this match, and both of those victories were noteworthy for different reasons. A 5-2 victory over West Ham followed an excellent defensive performance at Anfield, and Glasner has figured out how to maximize his attacking lineup. But the Austrian will have to accomplish something that Palace hasn't been able to do in their previous five attempts: defeat the Magpies.

Newcastle:

Newcastle has recently loved taking on London clubs. They defeated Tottenham after defeating Fulham, but their lone victory in the capital came at Craven Cottage. Eddie Howe and company have found it difficult to build on their incredible season from the previous year, so this has been a rare bright spot for them. However, a third straight victory would only be their second of the season.

Line ups:

CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson; Chris Richards, Joachim Andersen, Nathaniel Clyne; Tyrick Mitchell, Will Hughes, Adam Wharton, Daniel Munoz; Eberechi Eze, Jordan Ayew; Jean-Philippe Mateta.

SUBSTITUTES: Naouirou Ahamada, Odsonne Edouard, Remi Matthews, Michael Olise, David Ozoh, Jairo Riedewald, Jeffrey Schlupp, James Tomkins, Joel Ward.

NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Emil Krafth, Jacob Murphy; Elliot Anderson, Bruno Guimarães, Sean Longstaff; Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.

SUBSTITUTES: Paul Dummett, Lewis Hall, Loris Karius, Valentino Livramento, Alex Murphy, Ben Parkinson, Matt Ritchie, Joe White, Callum Wilson.

Selhurst Park Stadium | Picture Credits - We are Palace

A goalless first half as both the teams struggled to score a goal | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

First Half: Palace Dominance Despite Lack of Goals

Early on, Crystal Palace demonstrated their superiority, with Eberechi Eze posing a threat to the Newcastle defense. Palace had multiple opportunities to score in the first half, but they were unable to do so. But their constant pressure and command of the midfield created the conditions for a breakthrough in the second half.

Second Half: Mateta Inspires Palace to Victory

Palace kept up their offensive barrage in the second half, led by Jean-Philippe Mateta's outstanding performance. In the 55th minute, Mateta broke through the Newcastle defense with a masterfully played goal, partnering with Jordan Ayew. A contentious penalty call almost put Palace's lead in jeopardy, but they managed to maintain their defensive position.

Mateta scored another brilliant goal in the 88th minute to increase Palace's lead after Adam Wharton's assist. The French forward's brace gave the Eagles a well-earned win and confirmed their upward trend under Glasner's direction.

Palace Soar as Newcastle Stumble

After an outstanding performance against Newcastle, Crystal Palace's worries about relegation are allayed as they maintain their mid-table standing. With three straight victories, including triumphs over formidable foes like Newcastle and West Ham, Palace supporters have cause for optimism for the balance of the campaign.

However, Newcastle's chances of qualifying for Europe were dashed as they were unable to penetrate Palace's defense and lacked attacking inventiveness. If Eddie Howe's team is to have any chance of winning in Europe, they will need to get back together fast and find their winning formula.

Overall, Mateta's precision finishing and Glasner's tactical skill made for a spectacular display for Crystal Palace. Palace will try to capitalize on their recent victories and end the season on a positive note as it nears its conclusion.

Mateta scored a goal and broke the deadlock for Palace which gave them a 1-0 lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Mateta scored one more goal for Palace which doubled their lead to 2-0 and sealed their victory against Newcastle | Picture Credits: Premier League Website