Newcastle United delivered a ruthless statement of intent in their postponed Premier League fixture, dismantling Crystal Palace with a blistering first-half performance at St. James’ Park. The Magpies netted four times before the break — including two goals in first-half stoppage time — to all but end the contest within 45 minutes.

With the 4-0 victory, Newcastle have soared to third place in the Premier League table, significantly strengthening their bid for Champions League qualification. Given their current form and momentum, dislodging them from the top five now looks like a daunting task for any challengers.

This emphatic win not only highlights Newcastle’s attacking firepower but also underscores their growing confidence under Eddie Howe. With European football within touching distance, the Toon Army can begin to dream — and perhaps believe — that Champions League nights will soon return to Tyneside.

2024-25, England - Premier League

Newcastle - Crystal Palace 5:0 (4:0)
Goals: Murphy J-b, 14 (1:0); Guehi, 38 (own goal) (2:0); Barnes H., 45 (3:0); Schär, 45 (4:0); Isak, 58 (5:0)

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier (Krafth E., 79); Schär; Livramento; Burn; Tonali; Barnes H.; Bruno Guimarães (Longstaff S., 72); Joelinton (Willock, 62); Isak (Wilson C., 72); Murphy J-b (Gordon A., 62)
Bench: Dubravka; Targett; Miley; Osula
Yellow Cards: Burn 60; Bruno Guimarães 67

Crystal Palace: Henderson D.; Mitchell T.; Lacroix M.; Guehi; Muñoz D.; Richards Chr.; Sarr Is. (Esse, 76); Lerma (Devenny, 85); Eze (Kamada, 57); Hughes W. (Wharton A., 57); Mateta (Nketiah, 56)
Bench: Turner M.; Clyne; Chilwell; França
Yellow Cards: Hughes W. 51; Lerma 60; Muñoz D. 78