Crystal Palace Stages Comeback to Defeat Newcastle

Substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as Crystal Palace came from behind to defeat Newcastle 2-1. Will Osula had given Newcastle the lead, but Mateta's introduction sparked a Palace resurgence. He headed in the equalizer before scoring a late penalty to seal the win. The defeat heaps pressure on Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, whose side has now dropped 25 points from winning positions this season. Palace moves up to 13th, while Newcastle remains five points off seventh-place Brentford. Newcastle goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale expressed disappointment, stating the team's inability to hold onto leads has been the story of their season. Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised his team's psychological strength and Mateta's impact off the bench. The win marks a significant comeback for Palace, who had failed to muster a shot on target in the first 30 minutes. Newcastle's loss is their seventh in the last 10 matches, leaving their European ambitions hanging by a thread.