Newcastle beat Crystal Palace 2-0 as Osula and Barnes strike at Selhurst Park

Newcastle United won 2-0 at Crystal Palace on Saturday, with Will Osula and Harvey Barnes scoring early in the second half. The defeat increases pressure on Palace head coach Pierre Sage after last week's 5-0 loss at Brighton, while Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle earns a first win in three.

  • Result: Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle United
  • Venue: Selhurst Park
  • Competition: Premier League
  • Goals: Will Osula 47', Harvey Barnes 58'
  • Key event: Joe Willock goal disallowed for offside (52')
  • Standings: Newcastle climb to seventh

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Newcastle kept their first clean sheet since August.

Why Newcastle's half-time tweak won the game

Matthias Jaissle clearly won the battle of the half-time team talks. After a forgettable first half, Newcastle emerged with far greater intensity, and within a minute of the restart they led. Jacob Murphy's excellent outswinging cross was turned home by Will Osula at the near post. That goal set the tone for a dominant second-half display.

Palace failed to heed the warning. Joe Willock had a goal ruled out for a tight offside after a fine through ball from Joelinton, but the hosts could not capitalise on that reprieve. Just before the hour, Harvey Barnes slammed home a second from inside the box, effectively ending the contest. Newcastle's clean sheet — their first since August — was rarely threatened, with only Dario Osorio's long-range curler forcing Lukas Hornicek into a save.

The result lifts Newcastle to seventh, easing the pressure on Jaissle. For Palace and Pierre Sage, the manner of defeat is alarming: they barely threatened and the home support's patience is wearing thin after a second consecutive heavy loss.

Talking points

  • Should Palace have had a penalty for the pinball in the box before Mateta's early chance? VAR did not intervene.
  • Was the offside call against Willock correct? It was tight, but Newcastle's dominance meant it did not matter.
  • Is Pierre Sage's position now untenable after another defeat? The board must decide whether to act.
  • Can Newcastle build on this clean sheet? Their first since August suggests defensive improvement under Jaissle.

What happens next

Newcastle will look to climb further up the table in their next fixture, while Crystal Palace face a crucial match to stop the slide. With pressure mounting on Pierre Sage, the Eagles' next result could determine his future.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score between Crystal Palace and Newcastle?

Newcastle won 2-0 at Selhurst Park.

Who scored for Newcastle against Crystal Palace?

Will Osula and Harvey Barnes scored the goals.

When did Newcastle last keep a clean sheet before this game?

Newcastle's clean sheet at Selhurst Park was their first since August.

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