Sage continues to struggle as Palace lose at home to Newcastle
Crystal Palace's winless run stretches to four matches as they're beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle, leaving the club just a point outside the relegation zone with the pressure mounting on manager Pierre Sage.
Newcastle United faced off against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League, hoping to secure all three points on the road. The Magpies started strong, but were held to a scoreless draw at halftime. Willian Osula opened the scoring for Tyneside in the 47th minute, followed by Harvey Barnes doubling the lead for Newcastle just 11 minutes later. The match concluded with an impressive 2-0 win for Newcastle United away from home.
GK Lukas Hornicek earned an 8/10 rating for his solid saves and clean sheet. RB Amar Dedic received a 7/10 for clearing danger and assisting. CB Fabian Schar and CB Dan Burn both earned 7.5/10 for their defensive duties and presence in the air. LB Lewis Hall scored a 7/10 for his positive influence, while CM Nico Gonzalez and CM Joelinton both earned 7.5/10 for anchoring midfield and working hard.
RW Jacob Murphy, CM Joe Willock, LW Harvey Barnes, and ST William Osula all earned 7.5/10 for their efforts, with Barnes scoring the winning goal in the 58th minute. ST William Osula and CM Jacob Ramsey each earned 7.5/10 and 6/10 respectively for their contributions, while RW Anthony Elanga and ST Yoane Wissa both scored 6/10 for their presence.
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