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Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace LIVE (ChronicleLive)

Lee Ryder, Ciaran Kelly and Aaron Stokes will bring you all the latest from today's game as it happens. #Ad: Get a £30 FREE BET from BETWAY if your first acca ...

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Watch Newcastle v Crystal Palace Live TV – The global channel ... (The Mag)

Find out on which channel you will be able to watch Newcastle v Crystal Palace Live TV around the world on Saturday.

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Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace live stream and how to watch ... (What Hi-Fi?)

Here's how to watch a Newcastle vs Crystal Palace live stream on your phone, tablet or computer from anywhere in the world.

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Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League latest ... (The Independent)

Palace manager Patrick Vieira also made two changes with Tyrick Mitchell and Jordan Ayew coming in for Nathaniel Clyne and Michael Olise. Newcastle: Pope, ...

He has two defenders ahead of him but pushes his way into the box to hit a low shot across goal, and Pope sticks out a leg to deny him. Ayew gets away down the right again and lays it off to Edouard on the edge of the box. There's a nervy moment at the back for Palace as it's knocked back to Guaita and Isak puts him straight under pressure. He takes it around Anderson before looking for the near bottom corner, and Guaita gets down to tip it wide. Joelinton scuffs his clearance and Guehi is hovering, but Botman manages to hook it away just in time. Murphy plays a clever one-two with Joelinton down the right of the box, and the substitute hits the shot first time when he gets it back. Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace Guehi throws himself in front of it, and Anderson's cross is blocked on the far side. The influential pair, who sat out Wednesday night’s 2-1 defeat at Liverpool with hamstring injuries, were absent once again as Sven Botman and Fabian Schar returned in place of Jamaal Lascelles and Dan Burn in the only two changes. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was once again without Bruno Guimaraes and Allan Saint-Maximin for the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. Schar plays a brilliant throughball down the middle to Anderson, and he helps it onto Willock on the edge of the box. Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture

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Newcastle United player ratings: 'Off day' for Magpies star but ... (NewcastleWorld)

Eddie Howe rotated his centre-back pairing for the visit of Palace with Fabian Schar and Sven Botman replacing Jamaal Lascelles and Dan Burn.

Newcastle United were left frustrated by Crystal Palace as the two sides played out a 0-0 draw at St James’ Park. Newcastle United player ratings from the stalemate with Crystal Palace at St James’ Park. Newcastle United player ratings: ‘Off day’ for Magpies star but midfielder ‘shines’ vs Crystal Palace

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Alan Shearer slams 'pathetic' VAR decision in Newcastle United v ... (Shields Gazette)

But a VAR check prompted referee Michael Salisbury to disallow the goal with United midfielder Joe Willock deemed to have fouled the Palace man.

Pathetic decision.” And Shearer was quick to say the decision to disallow the goal was the wrong one. But a VAR check prompted referee Michael Salisbury to disallow the goal with United midfielder Joe Willock deemed to have fouled the Palace man.

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Team news: Home debut for Isak (Newcastle United)

New signing Alexander Isak has been handed his home debut ahead of Newcastle United's Premier League visit of Crystal Palace this afternoon (kick-off 3pm ...

[Chris Wood](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/chris-wood/) and [Jacob Murphy](/teams/first-team/jacob-murphy). [Nick Pope](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/nick-pope/) continues in-between the sticks. [Karl Darlow](/teams/first-team/karl-darlow), [Javier Manquillo](/teams/first-team/javier-manquillo), [Jamaal Lascelles](/teams/first-team/jamaal-lascelles), [Dan Burn], [Jamal Lewis](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/jamal-lewis/), [Matt Ritchie](/teams/first-team/matt-ritchie), Elliot Anderson, [Jacob Murphy](/teams/first-team/jacob-murphy), [Chris Wood](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/chris-wood/). [Nick Pope](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/nick-pope/), [Kieran Trippier](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/kieran-trippier/) (c), [Fabian Schär](/teams/first-team/fabian-schaer), [Sven Botman](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/sven-botman/), [Matt Targett](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/matt-targett/), [Sean Longstaff](/teams/first-team/sean-longstaff), [Joelinton](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joelinton/), [Joe Willock](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joe-willock/), [Miguel Almirón](/teams/first-team/miguel-almiron), [Ryan Fraser](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/ryan-fraser/), Alexander Isak. [Karl Darlow](/teams/first-team/karl-darlow), [Javier Manquillo](/teams/first-team/javier-manquillo), [Matt Ritchie](/teams/first-team/matt-ritchie) and [Jamal Lewis](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/jamal-lewis/) make up the remainder of the substitutes' bench. James' Park bow against Patrick Vieira's side, with Eddie Howe making two changes from their midweek defeat against Jürgen Klopp's Reds. [Sean Longstaff](/teams/first-team/sean-longstaff), [Joelinton](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joelinton/) and [Joe Willock](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/joe-willock/) are situated in the middle of the park, while [Miguel Almirón](/teams/first-team/miguel-almiron) - who scored the winner in their recent encounter with the Eagles in April - and [Ryan Fraser](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/ryan-fraser/), will aim to provide attacking support for Isak. [Fabian Schär](/teams/first-team/fabian-schaer) and [Sven Botman](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/sven-botman/) both return to the starting line-up in place of [Jamaal Lascelles](/teams/first-team/jamaal-lascelles) and [Dan Burn], who revert to the bench, while [Kieran Trippier](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/kieran-trippier/) and [Matt Targett](https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/matt-targett/) continue to occupy their respective flanks.

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Newcastle United note book: January transfer reboot in store ... (ChronicleLive)

It's all happening for 19-year-old Newcastle youngster Elliot Anderson at the moment after Eddie Howe was as good as his word this summer on giving the ...

But since then he has slowly returned to the picture and his chances of game-time increased on the back of Emil Krafth's potentially season ending injury. And he could well nudge over 100 matches in the top-flight this season. Manquillo started the summer under the knife in Madrid to solve a niggling injury. The club are working on a new contract offer and Anderson is set to commit his best years to the Magpies. England Under-21s are also keeping a keen eye on Anderson after his breakthrough. Joao Pedro is certainly a player that Newcastle are keeping tabs on while Anthony Gordon of Everton stayed where he was, despite interest from United, and Armando Broja remains with Chelsea.

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Former Sunderland star provides Alexander Isak view ahead of ... (NewcastleWorld)

The record signing made a big impact on his Magpies debut.

“Now, genuinely, Newcastle have got two centre forwards they can choose from. The former Real Sociedad striker put in a hardworking display and was almost rewarded with a second goal during the second-half, only to see his celebrations cut short by an offside flag. [Sunderland](/topic/sunderland) star Darren Bent was impressed with Alexander Isak’s performance as he marked his [Newcastle United](/topic/newcastle-united) debut with a goal at [Liverpool](/topic/liverpool).

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Alexander Isak tipped to emulate Newcastle United hero after ... (Teamtalk.com)

A pundit has sung the praises of Newcastle United's record signing Alexander Isak after he got on the scoresheet in his debut against Liverpool.

They were the finishes of a high-quality centre-forward. [Newcastle](https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united) came in for the striker on August 26 and managed to land him in a club-record deal. But the goal was ruled out for an incredibly close offside. This is £20m more than the Magpies spent on Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes in previous transfers. “The use of his pace, he’s a strong lad, great on the ball, aerial ability – and the finishes for the two goals. A pundit has sung the praises of Newcastle United’s record signing Alexander Isak after he got on the scoresheet in his debut against Liverpool.

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Alexander Isak Starts - Newcastle United Team vs Crystal Palace ... (Inside Futbol)

Eddie Howe took his men to Anfield in midweek and frustrated Liverpool for large periods before going down to a last minute goal to lose 2-1. Howe will be keen ...

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Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace player ratings, as 'superb' Nick ... (ChronicleLive)

How Lee Ryder rated the players in the first half at St James' Park.

Made a great chance for himself but will be disappointed with his decision to dink it over the keeper. Man of the match. Struck the post and was finding gaps. A couple of other sightings. Spent the afternoon threatening Palace. Pope stood up to everything that came his way.

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Newcastle United held by Crystal Palace as Var rules out goal for ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

The club's £60 million record signing lacked conviction in front of goal at an expectant St James' Park.

We struggled to get him in the game, but he’s barely trained with us and hasn’t been here a week yet. “The good thing is we are creating chances in every area of our performance, we just need to take them.” A contentious VAR call did not help, a goal ruled out in the second half when Joe Willock was judged by the video officials - and subsequently referee Michael Salisbury agreed - to have jumped into goalkeeper Vicente Guaita. Isak had another chance before the break, a tame side footed effort straight at the goalkeeper but others missed equally significant opportunities. There was only green grass in front of him as his long legs got up to a gallop. Crystal Palace missed some too, Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope making two brilliant saves, one each half to deny Jean-Phillipe Mateta and substitute Odsonne Edouard, but this was a game the Magpies should have won.

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Elliot Anderson's brilliant Newcastle United cameo points to one thing (Shields Gazette)

For the second game running, Newcastle United's players left the pitch aggrieved at a refereeing decision.

Newcastle hadn’t created a chance for Isak since his early opportunity, and a late opportunity fell to Willock. United thought they had got their breakthrough in the 51st minute when Tyrick Mitchell put the ball past his own goalkeeper after a deep Trippier free-kick was headed back across goal. They replaced Fraser and Miguel Almiron. After a scrappy period of play, United started to exert some sustained pressure on their visitors. Sven Botman and Fabian Schar replaced Dan Burn and Jamaal Lascelles in the starting XI. The striker, however, saw his attempted chip blocked by Vicente Guaita.

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Newcastle United fan group claim referee brings game into ... (NewcastleWorld)

Newcastle United drew 0-0 at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League - but the game was marred by a shock referee call.

Talk of Tyneside fan group this evening released a statement in relation to the officiating in Newcastle v Palace. An own goal by Tyrick Mitchell was ruled out by referee Michael Salisbury after Joe Willock was adjudged to have fouled Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vincente Guaita. James Park on September 03, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Former Newcastle United goalkeeper sets stunning record with new ... (NewcastleWorld)

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has already written himself into the record books following his summer move to Preston North End.

It was 25 shots or 22 shots, something like that, and the lads are making unbelievable blocks on the edge of the box. “You can build from clean sheets, it gives you a chance to win the football match. “It’s a team effort to get a clean sheet but we know that we need to try to win these football matches if we’re going to go in the direction that we all want to go in.”

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Alan Shearer calls out disgraceful Newcastle United VAR decision ... (The Mag)

Just a split second before that happens, Willock crashes into Palace keeper Guaita. Referee Michael Salisbury gives the goal BUT then VAR official Lee Mason ...

[HERE](https://www.themag.co.uk/2022/09/newcastle-0-crystal-palace-0-the-three-big-points-that-im-taking-from-the-match-newcastle-united/)) [HERE](https://www.themag.co.uk/2022/09/newcastle-0-crystal-palace-0-everything-but-the-goal-and-shameful-var-decision-against-nufc-newcastle-united/)) [HERE](https://www.themag.co.uk/2022/09/newcastle-0-crystal-palace-0-match-ratings-and-comments-on-all-the-nufc-players-newcastle-united/)) [HERE](https://www.themag.co.uk/2022/09/newcastle-0-crystal-palace-0-the-instant-nufc-fan-writer-reaction-newcastle-united/)) This is also why he (Mitchell) doesn’t react better to the header across from Botman, too busy pushing Willock and so no time to react as the ball then deflects off him into the net. Possession was Crystal Palace 48% (50%) Newcastle 52% (50%)

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Eddie Howe's verdict on Alexander Isak's Newcastle United home ... (ChronicleLive)

The Sweden international did not mark his home debut with a goal and missed a one on one with the goalkeeper during the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace. But Howe ...

I think he's done very well, but there's lots of improvement for us as a team to try to serve him." I thought the level of performance was very good today. "I thought we starved him of the ball a little bit in certain parts of the game. He said afterwards: "I really desperately wanted him to try to get on the ball more, especially in the attacking third. He came to life a little bit in the second half, there were certain moments of real quality. But Howe expects him to get better as the team get used to playing with him.

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Newcastle United supporters outraged after disallowed goal against ... (ChronicleLive)

Newcastle United supporters were left furious after VAR denied the Magpies a second-half opener against Crystal Palace. Joe Willock was adjudged to have ...

Newcastle supporters were quick to point out the push on Willock, but VAR ruled the goal out. Newcastle United supporters were left furious after VAR denied the Magpies a second-half opener against Crystal Palace. Promoted Stories @StevenSmart75 said: "That's the worst decision yet absolute disgrace." @cal_broderick said: "That is the worst VAR decision I have seen, how does a foul on our player lead to a goal being disallowed?" @AidenA22 tweeted: "That’s an absolute joke of a decision mind, if it’s a foul it’s a penalty."

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Newcastle United 0-0 Crystal Palace: Controversy and frustration for ... (ChronicleLive)

Newcastle United's record signing Alexander Isak missed a glorious chance on his home debut against Crystal Palace as the Magpies were held by Crystal ...

Anderson did well to win a corner with five minutes left and after Trippier's delivery from the right the ball was knocked down by Botman but Willock hooked the ball wide. Longstaff won a free-kick with two minutes left but Trippier's powerful effort struck the wall and when the ball was reworked into the box Isak's close range effort was deflected over. United responded with a good move which ended with Willock striking a low shot at goal but the Palace keeper somehow got a fingertip to it. Trippier's free-kick fell to Botman at the back post on 42 minutes but the keeper again got a hand on it. Pope came to the rescue again on 73 minutes as he got down to block Edouard's shot after he'd wriggled through with the England keeper using his knee to make a fine save. Newcastle had a treble chance to open the scoring on 31 minutes when Matt Targett's corner was swirled in and headed at goal by Longstaff but Guaita somehow got a hand on it. After the controversy had just about settled down Almiron latched on to a ball in the box but after chesting down he flashed it across the face of goal. Six minutes later Sean Longstaff pulled back Eberechi Eze to concede a free-kick but the set-play came to nothing. With nine minutes gone, Joelinton intercepted the ball in midfield and rolled it to Miguel Almiron but he took a poor first touch and Palace regained possession. But after the record signing looked to go for the delicate chip over Guaita the former Valencia stopper made a vital block. The game's first shot on target arrived on six minutes after Kieran Trippier conceded a free-kick before the ball bounced back out as far as dangerman Wilfried Zaha but his effort was gathered by Nick Pope. There was also a controversial second half moment when VAR denied Newcastle a winner when Joe Wilock was adjudged to have fouled the Palace stopper but United did not get the rub of the green.

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This Is Why Premier League Suits Me - Newcastle United New Boy ... (Inside Futbol)

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has pointed to the Magpies' long-standing interest in him as the chief reason behind his switch to St. James' Park ...

“I think in some terms, it’s different from every other league. “I think it’s a mix of a really good project that I believe in and a great coach as well that believes in me. The Sweden international stressed that the higher tempo in the Premier League suits him well given his style of play as he is a straightforward player who prefers to take every chance coming his way.

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'I better not say anything else': Fabian Schar's disbelief at Newcastle ... (ChronicleLive)

Fabian Schar says that drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace felt like "a defeat" with Newcastle United players left furious with a controversial VAR call that ...

"We need to keep doing what we are doing and we will get the wins." "What we done at the end of last year and this season as well. If we keep playing like this at this level the wins will come." "What was said at half-time was how important it was not to lose the game. Schar said: "Obviously [Willock] got a push in his back, I don’t know if they only showed [the referee] when he was falling into the keeper, but what can you do?" After the game, Schar said: "It felt like a defeat.

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Newcastle United U18 4 - 2 Under 18 - Match Report (Arsenal.com)

A tough start to our Premier League Cup campaign as we fall to Newcastle United away from home.

We have plenty of time to refocus and prepare for our next clash. Sure enough, after 32 minutes, Kaleel Green drove towards the Newcastle box, played a neat one-two with Seb Ferdinand and took a shot which the opposition keeper palmed into his own net. Harrison Dudziak slid a glorious ball through to Quesada-Thorn, whose first time shot nestled into the bottom corner.

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Mehrdad Ghodoussi sends message to Premier League after ... (Shields Gazette)

But a VAR check ruled the goal out for an alleged foul on Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita by Joe Willock. Replays showed that the Newcastle midfielder was ...

But a VAR check ruled the goal out for an alleged foul on Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita by Joe Willock. [1](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/mehrdad-ghodoussi-sends-message-to-premier-league-after-newcastle-united-goal-disallowed-by-var-3830441?itm_source=parsely-api)Mehrdad Ghodoussi sends message to Premier League after Newcastle United goal disallowed by VAR [2](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/arsenal-refused-to-do-business-with-newcastle-united-over-loan-deal-magpies-dismissed-ex-man-utd-midfielder-raid-3830484?itm_source=parsely-api)Arsenal ‘refused’ to do business with Newcastle United over loan deal, Magpies ‘dismissed’ ex-Man Utd midfielder raid [3](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/eddie-howes-delight-at-newcastle-united-loan-deal-3830056?itm_source=parsely-api)Eddie Howe's 'delight' at Newcastle United loan deal [4](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/bruno-guimaraes-and-six-players-out-for-newcastle-united-against-crystal-palace-heres-why-3830270?itm_source=parsely-api)Bruno Guimaraes and six players out for Newcastle United against Crystal Palace – here’s why [5](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-flop-completes-permanent-deadline-day-move-after-years-in-transfer-limbo-3828372?itm_source=parsely-api)Newcastle United flop completes permanent deadline day move after years in transfer limbo [‘pathetic’ on Twitter](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/alan-shearer-slams-pathetic-var-decision-in-newcastle-united-v-crystal-palace-match-3830321) with Ghodoussi also appearing to reference the call, as well as several others that have gone against Newcastle so far this season.

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They have all got it in for Newcastle United (The Mag)

After over 14 years of Mike Ashley and his cronies at St James' Park, surely I could have been forgiven for dreaming my love for Newcastle United and ...

Whilst having my pre-match pint yesterday, I got talking to an exiled West Brom fan who I have recently got to know. It all reminds me of another Amanda (Barrie) and the famous line from ‘Carry on Cleo’ by the great Kenneth Williams….”Infamy, Infamy, they’ve all got it in for me.” Shortly after the takeover he told this Baggies fan that every little thing that Newcastle United did on the pitch from then on, was to be scrutinised intensely, and that there was a directive for decisions to be looked upon negatively with regards to us. After discussing the shortcomings of the latest manager at The Hawthorns, he got on about Newcastle United and how he thought we had been robbed at Two transfer windows in the last eight months have seen Newcastle transformed on the pitch, but only six league games into this new season, I am having my fanaticism and enjoyment of the ‘beautiful game’ tried to the end of it’s patience by the EPL officialdom. They have all got it in for Newcastle United

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Are Newcastle United on course for THIRD? The stats of the ... (FourFourTwo)

Callum Wilson of Newcastle United celebrates scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match. (Image credit: Jan Kruger/Getty Images).

An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also been to the FA Cup and League Cup finals for FFT and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. With Liverpool struggling at the start of this season, it may even be enough to secure second, with 2020/21 seeing United finish with 74 behind champions City. Across the season, that works out at 76 points a season. 62 points last season would have placed Newcastle sixth in the table, just between Arsenal and Manchester United. They'd draw with Norwich in a relegation six-pointer, Howe would beat his former employers Burnley and then came three consecutive losses on the trot. The former Bournemouth boss has galvanised the Toon: big signings have helped, of course, but they look like a completely different side.

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Alan Shearer pinpoints the one man 'to blame' for Newcastle United ... (ChronicleLive)

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer could not hide his disgust at the VAR call to disallow Tyrick Mitchell's own goal after Joe Willock was penalised for a ...

It was a measured response from Howe in comparison to David Moyes' anger at the decision to deny West Ham an equaliser against Chelsea on the same afternoon. "At this level, you're in the big boys league, you've got to get that decision right. You see the reaction of David Moyes, he was angry. Moyes could not hide his rage following the defeat, branding it a 'scandalous' call and saying he has now 'lost faith' in refereeing in the Premier League. [Alan Shearer slams 'pathetic decision' to disallow Newcastle United goal against Crystal Palace](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/alan-shearer-slams-pathetic-decision-24923488) [Shearer](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/alan-shearer) could not hide his disgust at the decision at St James' Park, and insists there was only one man 'to blame' for denying the Magpies a potential winning goal. The Newcastle head coach believed Guaita staying down for treatment influence the call to disallow the goal. Lee Mason is the one to blame in this situation because it's an inexperienced referee, so he thinks oh my goodness, I've made a howler here and I've got to go change my mind or go against an experienced referee. "He gives the goal, it's Lee Mason on VAR who somehow bizarrely tells him no, you've made a howler. It was also one of several questionable calls in the latest gameweek, with Aston Villa and West Ham both on the wrong end of decisions against 'Big Six' opponents The referee Michael Salisbury, this is his seventh game so he's inexperienced, he actually gets it right. I mean, all angles it's a foul but that one it's clear, and he doesn't see that one. The Eagles' full-back inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net, and referee Michael Salisbury initially allowed the goal to stand.

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Match Analysis: Newcastle United 0 Crystal Palace 0 (The Northern Echo)

LAST season, Eddie Howe's sole target after replacing Steve Bruce was to guide Newcastle United to Premier League survival. This term, the Magpies…

That’s why I believed it was the right decision from the referee.” "After looking at the images after the game, I thought that was the right decision from the referee,” said the Palace boss. “I thought we starved him of the ball a little bit in certain parts of the game. I think that ultimately led to the goal being disallowed.” What neither Mason nor Salisbury failed to spot however – or what they unfathomably deemed to be unworthy of consideration – was the push from Mitchell that propelled Willock into Guaita. So, I was very surprised with the outcome. Galloping clear of the Palace defence after robbing Joachim Andersen of possession, Isak could have rolled the ball into either corner, but instead attempted to beat Vicente Guaita with a delicate chip. “I think if you look back at those games last season then we were without the ball for huge periods in all of those games, but we were very good defensively, managed to get a goal ahead, and clung on brilliantly well. Saturday’s result suggests Newcastle weren’t able to solve the problems presented by a Crystal Palace side who have made defensive organisation and razor-sharp counter-attacking key parts of their arsenal under Patrick Vieira, although the game would almost certainly have been very different had two key moments not gone against them. His side might currently find themselves in exactly the same position they occupied at the end of the last campaign, but he is adamant they are in much better shape. The Premier League is not regarded as the most difficult league in the world for nothing, and while their new-found wealth might help, Newcastle will not be ushered into the top tier of clubs without an almighty fight from those around them. On it, rival clubs have the Magpies’ cards marked too, as has been evident in the opening month of the season.

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