Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Crystal Palace 0-0 Newcastle: The Magpies held to a low-key draw at Selhurst Park
Newcastle United extended their unbeaten Premier League run to a club record 15 matches and recorded a sixth successive clean sheet despite being held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.
The point from a disappointing clash was enough for Newcastle to move back into third place in the standings above Manchester United, who play Arsenal on Sunday.
Eddie Howe’s side dominated in the first half with Joelinton twice having good chances, but they struggled to open up a dogged Palace side after the break at Selhurst Park.
Palace, who lost talisman Wilfried Zaha to a hamstring injury in the second half, came close when Jean-Philippe Mateta drew a great save from Newcastle keeper Nick Pope. In the end a draw was just about a fair result.
Relive all the action today's game in the live blog below:
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Zaha wins the ball high up the pitch for Palace, but they fail to capitalise on their position. Newcastle players are doing well to suffocate their opponents when defending.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Willock tries to beat Ward one-on-one before getting a cross in but the defender holds his ground and wins a goal kick for his side, much to the delight of the Palace fans.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Guimaraes is not happy with the referee after a decision goes against him in the middle of that park. The Palace players are still urging the referee to show a yellow card.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Newcastle's build-up play is more fluid and dangerous than Palace's at the moment. The hosts seem lethargic and weak when entering the opposition half.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
CHANCE! Joelinton cuts inside off the right wing after Schar plays him into a great position. The Brazilian international has a clear sight of the goal but hits his effort straight at Guaita.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Newcastle are in control of this game and do not seem to be troubled when Palace come at them. They seem comfortable enough to soak up any pressure and come away with the ball.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Guehi's fourth-minute yellow card is the earliest a Palace player has been booked in the Premier League since Milivojevic in January 2018 against West Ham United (also fourth minute).
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Trippier fouls Eze after the Palace player dribbles past him with ease. The home fans are unhappy that the referee did not show a yellow card after Guehi received one earlier on.
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