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PL: Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as Crystal Palace beat Newcastle

By BBC
Football News Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored two goals in six Premier League against Newcastle United
APR 24, 2024 LISTEN
Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored two goals in six Premier League against Newcastle United

A double from Jean-Philippe Mateta saw Crystal Palace beat Newcastle at Selhurst Park to guarantee Premier League football for another season.

The Frenchman scored his first 10 minutes into the second half as he exchanged passes with Jordan Ayew before sliding the ball past Martin Dubravka.

He sealed the victory two minutes from time, converting from a Will Hughes cut-back for his 11th league goal of the season.

Newcastle had their best chance when Alexander Isak was sent through on goal in the first half but Dean Henderson raced out of the Palace goal to smother the shot.

Newcastle also thought they should have had a penalty late in the second half when Sean Longstaff went down after a challenge from Will Hughes but after a VAR check, nothing was given.

The victory is the Eagles third in the row and they can start looking up the table as they start to plan for a club-record 12th season in the Premier League rather than worrying about the relegation battle below.

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