Jean-Philippe Mateta made a decisive impact as a substitute, scoring a double to help Crystal Palace secure a 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 introduction in the second half changed the game, as he first headed in to level the score before converting a penalty in injury time to complete the turnaround.
The result sees Crystal Palace leapfrog Newcastle into 13th place on goal difference, while Newcastle's inconsistent form continues to hinder their hopes of securing a European spot. Newcastle's defeat adds to the pressure on Howe, with the team having lost seven of their last 10 matches and their season seemingly spiralling out of control.