Newcastle United Gain Momentum as Guimaraes Shines in Victory Over Crystal Palace

Newcastle United commenced 2026 on a high note with a 2-0 triumph over Crystal Palace, courtesy of Bruno Guimaraes' pivotal performance. Despite having goals from Anthony Gordon and Joelinton disallowed for offside in the first half, the Magpies persevered and eventually broke through after the restart. Guimaraes skillfully headed home his seventh goal of the season, sparking a chain of events that led to Malick Thiaw securing a second goal for the hosts. This win propelled Newcastle into ninth place, while Palace's winless streak extended to seven games, with their manager Oliver Glasner acknowledging the need to find solutions to their defensive woes, particularly from set-pieces. Newcastle now looks forward to hosting Leeds United, aiming to extend their 11-game unbeaten streak at St James' Park.