Newcastle thrashed Palace 5-0, rises to third in Premier League

Newcastle United delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Crystal Palace 5-0 at St James’ Park to climb to third in the Premier League and secure their sixth consecutive win in all competitions. The Magpies scored four goals in the first half through Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schar, and a Marc Guehi own goal, while Alexander Isak added a fifth after the break. Palace missed a crucial opportunity to get back into the game when Eberechi Eze's penalty was saved by Nick Pope. Despite manager Eddie Howe’s absence due to pneumonia, assistant Jason Tindall oversaw the victory, strengthening Newcastle’s position in the race for Champions League qualification. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, continued their defensive struggles, having conceded ten goals in their last two matches. Newcastle’s recent run, including a League Cup victory, further establishes them as top contenders for European competition next season.