Newcastle United Defeats Crystal Palace 5-0, Climbs to Third Place

Newcastle United delivered a dominant 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace, moving up to third place in the Premier League and solidifying their push for Champions League qualification. The Magpies took control early with Jacob Murphy’s opener and quickly extended their lead after Eberechi Eze missed a Palace penalty, followed by an own goal from Marc Guehi. Harvey Barnes and Fabian Schär added further goals before halftime, marking only the fifth time Newcastle led by four or more at the break in Premier League history. Alexander Isak completed the rout in the second half, while Nick Pope’s penalty save ensured a clean sheet. Murphy and Barnes continued their impressive form, contributing significantly to Newcastle’s recent winning streak, now at five consecutive matches. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, remains in 12th place as Newcastle’s Champions League prospects look increasingly strong.