Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Selhurst Park
Follow live coverage as Crystal Palace face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
In spite of their injury woes, Newcastle have been the better side so far. As things stand Opta's live win predictor suggests that the Magpies have a 42% chance of victory; Crystal Palace's chance of picking up three points is rated at 29%.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Howe is deep in discussion with his substitutes, so at least one change is forthcoming. Newcastle's misfortune with injury has been the main feature of this game so far.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Substitution Alexander Isak Harvey Lewis Barnes
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
The star of this first half, Newcastle's physio, arrives on the pitch once more. This time, Joelinton is stricken by a shoulder injury and looks in some pain; then, Isak sits down again. Can either player continue?
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Newcastle have struggled on their travels to the capital of late, having lost six of their eight visits to London. Previously, they put together an eight-game unbeaten streak run in the city, between October 2022 and October 2023.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Action resumes as Newcastle continue with 10 men, hoping that Isak's hip injury can be treated. He then jogs back into position, despite moving far from freely. Schar then makes a last-ditch clearance to deny Eze a good shooting chance.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
When Joelinton sends the ball out of play, Isak drops down to the ground and signals for some medical attention. The game is paused again, as the Swedish striker is assessed by Newcastle's busy physio.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Isak looks to be in some trouble, as he holds onto his hip and winces his away around the pitch, occasionally glancing at the Newcastle bench. Hopefully he can run it off, but Wilson is available among the substitutes if required.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Pope plucks a high cross from Mateta out of the air inside his six-yard box, with Munoz lurking at the back post. The Crystal Palace wing-back has been raiding forward frequently so far.
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