Crystal Palace Stages Comeback to Defeat Newcastle

Crystal Palace came from behind to defeat Newcastle 2-1, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring a double after coming off the bench. Will Osula had given Newcastle the lead in the first half, but Mateta's introduction changed the game. He headed in the equalizer and then slotted home a penalty in injury time to complete the comeback. The win moves Palace above Newcastle in the table, while the defeat increases the pressure on Newcastle manager Eddie Howe. Newcastle has now dropped 25 points from winning positions this season, the most in the league. Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised his team's performance, saying it was a 'massive team win.' Mateta's goals were his first since New Year's Day, and he was serenaded by the fans at full-time. Newcastle goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale said the team's inability to hold onto leads has been the 'story of their season.' The defeat leaves Newcastle five points off seventh-place Brentford, making their hopes of securing a European spot dwindling.