Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

A wayward Kouyate cross finds its way to Zaha, who looks to turn away from Krafth but loses his balance, allowing the ball to go behind for a goal kick.

Zaha puts Mitchell into space down the left, but Schar steps in to cut out the pass. The flag's up anyway against the Palace left-back, as he and his teammates continue to produce little in the final third.

Newcastle have won eight of their 13 Premier League matches in 2022, as many as they won in 42 attempts in 2021. This year, only Liverpool (32) and Spurs (27) have won more points than the Magpies’ 26.

Joelinton goes down but Palace play on, and despite the booing of the crowd, do so until their chance breaks down and play stops so the Newcastle midfielder can receive treatment.

OVER!!! Targett's free-kick is swung into the box, finding Joelinton at the back post. He heads the ball downward, causing it to bounce up and over the crossbar!

BLOCKED!!! Saint-Maximin dispossesses Ayew, turns and accelerates away down the left. He links up with Wood in support, who eventually finds Almiron, and his first-time effort is blocked!!

Shelvey resumes proceedings for Newcastle, and the second half kicks off!

The teams head back out for the second half, and the home fans will be hoping Newcastle can finish the job in the next 45 minutes!

Almiron's goal was one of six shots, three of which were on target. All of his passes have been in Palace's half, as have his duels, and the fluid movement of Saint-Maximin has allowed him to reign supreme down the right so far.

Newcastle enter half-time with a slender lead, thanks to that wonder-strike from Almiron! That outstanding finish from the Paraguayan was the only real moment of quality in the half, as Newcastle had a host of half-chances. Palace have offered much, much less, and need to improve if they're to reverse this 1-0 deficit.