Match Summary

Newcastle United – Crystal Palace: 2–0

Newcastle United secured a confident 2–0 home win over Crystal Palace at St. James’ Park. After a goalless first half, Bruno Guimarães broke the deadlock in the 71st minute with a towering header, courtesy of a Lewis Miley assist. Just seven minutes later, Malick Thiaw sealed the deal with another headed finish. The Magpies controlled the game with 59% possession and didn’t allow a single shot off target, while Palace struggled to break through with just one attempt on goal.

Man of the Match

Key player: Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)

The Brazilian midfielder opened the scoring in the 71st minute, breaking the deadlock with a commanding header.
His goal energized Newcastle and set the tone for a dominant final stretch, securing the breakthrough they had been pressing for.
With this key moment, Guimarães provided the spark that led to Newcastle’s 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Conclusion

Newcastle demonstrated composure and effectiveness in front of their home crowd, securing a deserved win through strong performances on both ends of the pitch. The contributions from Guimarães, Miley, and Thiaw highlighted a well-balanced team effort that left Crystal Palace with few answers.