Palace Stages Comeback to Defeat Newcastle, Mateta Scores Twice

Jean-Philippe Mateta came off the bench to score two crucial goals, including a penalty in injury time, as Crystal Palace staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Newcastle 2-1. Will Osula had given Newcastle the lead with a scrappy first-half goal, but Mateta's introduction turned the game around. The win lifts Palace above Newcastle in the table, while the Magpies' inconsistent form continues to hinder their European ambitions. Newcastle's defeat marks their seventh loss in the last 10 matches, piling pressure on manager Eddie Howe. The result also means Newcastle have now dropped 25 points from winning positions this season, the highest tally in the Premier League.