Mateta's Double Strike Seals Dramatic Comeback for Crystal Palace Against Newcastle

Jean-Philippe Mateta made a significant impact off the bench, netting a double to secure a 2-1 comeback victory for Crystal Palace over Newcastle. The win keeps the pressure on Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, whose team has struggled with consistency in recent weeks. Despite taking the lead through Will Osula's first-half goal, Newcastle failed to hold on, with Mateta's introduction proving to be the turning point. He headed in the equalizer and then slotted home a penalty in injury time to complete the fightback. The defeat adds to Newcastle's woes, having now dropped 25 points from winning positions this season, the highest in the league. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, leapfrogs Newcastle into 13th place on goal difference, while Newcastle remains five points off seventh-place Brentford.