Osula and Barnes seal Newcastle victory over Crystal Palace

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 17:19 · Archive

Newcastle United beat Crystal Palace with goals from Will Osula and Harvey Barnes in the second half.

The Guardian described the first half as one of the worst 45 minutes in Premier League history. Pass completion was a meagre 72.8%, with only two shots on target between the teams. Crystal Palace's early chances fell to Daichi Kamada, whose finish was sliced wide, and Jean-Philippe Mateta, who dragged a shot wide.

Newcastle were much improved after the interval. Osula touched in a Jacob Murphy cross two minutes after half-time. Joe Willock had an effort ruled out for a marginal offside five minutes later, before Harvey Barnes completed a slick passing move six minutes after that. The Guardian reports that home fans responded with boos, making clear that a quarter of an hour of proper football had been enough to win the game.

The Guardian notes that Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces significant pressure. The club has won two of their last eight league games, a record the outlet describes as troubling, particularly after recent heavy defeats and summer departures including Maxence Lacroix and Daniel Muñoz.

How it is being reported

• Osula and Barnes’ second-half burst sees Newcastle pile pressure on lacklustre PalaceThe first half was one of the worst 45 minutes of football in Premier League history. The pass completion rate was a meagre 72.8%, although it felt lower. There were only two shots on target. The sun kept popping out from behind the clouds to take a look, and then going back in again, appalled. And the really bad news for Crystal Palace is that, for them, that was the good bit. Newcastle were much improved after the break. Will Osula touched in a Jacob Murphy cross two minutes after half-time, Joe Willock had an effort ruled out for a marginal offside five minutes later, and Harvey Barnes…The Guardian · 25 Oct, 16:29
• Osula and Barnes on target as Newcastle beat sorry PalaceFREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United.Sky Sports · 25 Oct, 16:17

In this story: Newcastle United · Crystal Palace · Will Osula · Harvey Barnes · Jacob Murphy · Joe Willock · Pierre Sage

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