Jean-Philippe Mateta entered as a substitute and delivered two goals to overturn Newcastle United’s early lead, giving Crystal Palace a 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park. Will Osula had opened the scoring in the first half, ending Palace’s six‑game run without conceding. Mateta’s header equalised shortly after his introduction, and he sealed the win with a penalty in injury time.

Newcastle’s manager Eddie Howe made six changes, reinstating Lewis Miley and Sandro Tonali after a loss to Sunderland. Aaron Ramsdale impressed with a double save early on, but Newcastle could not build on Osula’s strike. Palace’s second‑half reshuffle brought on Adam Wharton, Ismaila Sarr and Mateta, sparking a surge that saw Jefferson Lerma hit the bar and a free‑kick win the ball for Mateta.

The win lifts Palace to 13th place on goal difference, pushing them above Newcastle in the table. Newcastle’s failure to hold a lead marks their 25th dropped point from a winning position this season and deepens doubts about a European spot, leaving them five points behind seventh‑placed Brentford. Mateta’s brace proved decisive, turning a struggling United side into a cautionary tale for the campaign.