Osula and Barnes strike as Newcastle beat Palace after the break
Newcastle beat Crystal Palace after a dull first half, with Will Osula and Harvey Barnes scoring soon after the break. The win eases pressure on Newcastle’s new manager, while Palace’s poor form has increased scrutiny on Pierre Sage.
The first half featured a 72.8% pass completion rate and only two shots on target. Newcastle’s goals came in the 47th and 58th minutes, after Joe Willock had a goal ruled out for offside; Palace have now managed two league wins in eight matches, while Newcastle had lost three of their previous four.
In short
- Osula and Barnes scored after half-time to give Newcastle the win.
- Palace have won only twice in eight league matches.
- The result adds pressure on Palace manager Pierre Sage.
Explained simply
Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are two clubs in the Premier League, England’s top men’s football division. Newcastle’s manager is responsible for the team’s results and tactics, while Palace manager Pierre Sage faces scrutiny when the side struggles.
A league season is made up of matches in which clubs compete for points: a win earns three, a draw one and a defeat none. Runs of poor results can increase pressure on managers, while a win can ease it, though one match does not determine how a season will end.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Osula and Barnes’ second-half burst sees Newcastle pile pressure on lacklustre Palace”.