Crystal Palace Stages Comeback to Defeat Newcastle

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as Crystal Palace came from behind to defeat Newcastle 2-1, piling pressure on Magpies boss Eddie Howe. Will Osula had given Newcastle the lead, but Mateta's introduction from the bench sparked a turnaround, as he headed in to level before converting a late penalty to seal the win. The result sees Palace leapfrog Newcastle into 13th place, while the Magpies' hopes of European football next season continue to dwindle. Newcastle have now dropped 25 points from winning positions this season, with no team having lost more. Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised his team's psychological strength, while Howe lamented his side's inability to hold onto leads. The defeat marks a significant setback for Newcastle, who have lost seven of their last 10 matches, and increases the pressure on Howe's position.