Substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a crucial double to help Crystal Palace secure a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Newcastle. The win keeps the pressure on Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, whose team has now dropped 25 points from winning positions this season. Mateta's goals, including a late penalty, capped an impressive turnaround for Palace, who had fallen behind to Will Osula's first-half strike.
The result sees Palace leapfrog Newcastle into 13th place in the Premier League table, while the Magpies' hopes of European qualification continue to dwindle. Newcastle's inability to hold onto leads has been a recurring theme this season, and this latest defeat will only add to the pressure on Howe. In contrast, Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised his team's character and resilience in securing the win, which was sealed by Mateta's dramatic late penalty.