Crystal Palace salvages draw against Newcastle with late goal

In a recent match held at Selhurst Park in the United Kingdom, Newcastle United faced Crystal Palace, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The game unfolded on a date prior to today, where Newcastle managed to score their goal from a free kick taken in the second half. Marc Guehi inadvertently directed the ball into his own net following a cross from Anthony Gordon. Despite being largely underwhelming throughout the match, with an expected goals tally of just 0.02 and only one shot in total, Newcastle celebrated their unexpected lead until late in the match. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, demonstrated more attacking intent, with a total of 16 shots, but struggled to capitalize on their opportunities. They found the back of the net in the dying moments of the game when Daniel Munoz converted a header, securing a point and helping his team avoid falling further into the relegation zone. The match was characterized by Newcastle's defensive resilience and Palace's attacking pressure, leading to a challenging contest for both teams. Despite the equaliser, Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, expressed his frustrations, noting the team had let points slip in their previous games. Callum Wilson made his much-anticipated return to the Premier League in this match, following a lengthy absence, but the overall squad depth and performance left much to be desired as Newcastle now finds itself in the mid-table position. Howe's post-match comments reflected on the team's lack of offensive potency and the injuries impacting their player's availability. Critical observations were made regarding the performance of Dan Burn, who played despite nursing an ankle issue, which highlighted the current difficulties faced by Newcastle in squad rotation and depth due to injuries sustained by other key players, including Alexander Isak.