Newcastle have been on the front foot for the bulk of the opening 45 minutes at Selhurst Park. Once again a first-half goal proves elusive as the break arrives in a scoreless stalemate.
Newcastle were set up in their 4-3-3 with Pope behind a back four of Trippier, Schar, Botman, and Burn. In the midfield were Guimaraes, Longstaff, and Willock. Wilson led the attack with Joelinton on the left and Almiron on the right.
The Magpies had the game’s first chance in the 6th minute. Guimaraes did brilliantly with a deft flick to free Willock down the left. Willock put his cross to the back post where Almiron was charging. The Paraguayan’s volley missed the target going behind the goal.
Vicente Guaita was forced into action in the 13th minute. After regrouping from a corner, Botman floated a long ball to Trippier down the right. The fullback tapped the ball to Burn near the edge of the area. Burn’s blistering shot was comfortably held by the Palace keeper.
At the 20-minute mark, Guaita was tested after possession was again recycled from a corner. Schar surged forward towards the box and toe-poked a pass to Joelinton. The Brazilian cut inside but his shot was tame and easily collected by Guaita.
Guaita made another save after a corner in the 36th minute. The delivery was sent into the box and found Joelinton near the back post. He lashed the ball goalward which deflected off a Palace defender’s arm before Guiata parried it away. The ball was then cleared by Jordan Ayew with a quick VAR check ruling no penalty.
The half ended with Newcastle in control but unable to breach Palace. The Magpies had 60% possession while outshooting The Eagles 8-3. Eddie Howe will likely not wait to long before introducing either Allan Saint-Maximin or Alexander Isak after the break if a breakthrough isn’t found.
182 comments so far
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:41 PM
Comment #41Something is just not right with Wilson ever since he’s been back.
Munster Mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Comment #42We look poor and tired
Munster Mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Comment #43Get Joe central
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Comment #44We need to make this count soon with a few goals. If we come away from this march not scoring it will be devastating.
Bigjim67
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #45I really like Wilson, think he’s a top top striker, but it’s not working atm. Isak on please
JP...from The Rock
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #46All our shots have gone straight to their keeper! Aaarrgghh how frustrating. We’re dominating but being wasteful.
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #47Eddie needs to make a change or two. CP is starting to dominate.
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Comment #48Look poor and tired?! Give her head a wobble – it’s been all us – we look lively imo
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:46 PM
Comment #49Lol Munster wtf are you watching?
peterk3
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Comment #50They are coming in to this game more
AnyToon in Indiana
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Comment #51Schar looking for the shot there you could tell 😉
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Comment #52CP is starting to open us up. I hope Eddie doesn’t wait too long. We lucked out with the missed penalty last week.
Once again, Wilson was too slow to react to a great Bruno cross.
AnyToon in Indiana
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Comment #53That should have been your Botman goal there 🙂
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #54However make changes before its too late ffs
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #55Who called botman for a 1-nil win?
JP...from The Rock
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #56Frustrating match. We need to change things up. Subs needed me thinks. Isak and Maxi on now please Eddie.
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #57Howe*
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Comment #58This is becoming frustrating to watch. Just a bit.
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:52 PM
Comment #59What is the hesitation preventing us from seeing Isak?
Munster Mag
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Comment #60Eddie needs to get on with it here
peterk3
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #61This is getting dodgy now with all their subs on
Toon fans bad
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #62Danny rose has gone off
Harley
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #63We are completely on top but just not creating good chances.
Been like that last few games. Teams are really digging in against us. I feel like we need a bit more trickery up front. Wilson can finish but doesn’t really create. Joelinton, Willock and Almiron are all good players and work their socks off, but again don’t create much.
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #64Isak NOW.
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Comment #65Here we go
JP...from The Rock
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Comment #66Yes Isak and Maxi about to come on, thank you Eddie.
The Prince's Mate
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Comment #67That thing on Sahas heed ..not hair…its a flamin alien. Where’s the tomato sauce
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Comment #6860% possession
11 shots
5 on target
7 corners
Doesn’t look bad to me
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Comment #69Bye, Wilson.
The Taco Taker
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #70Anytoon – one day my Botman goal will come…could still be today!!
peterk3
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #71Willock ran his socks off again.
DKillers
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #72Dingo, no one is questioning the dominance. But the point is to score goals.
JP...from The Rock
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Comment #73I thought Willock’s been our best player, I would have taken Longstaff off.
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Comment #74Must have been a sale at tescos on prawns and white bread judging from some of the comments on here today
IrishRob
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Comment #75Thought Willock has every right to be upset there tbh
89Norcal
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Comment #76Lots of effort from WIllock today but frustrating end product.
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Comment #77I get that killers – but they have 10 players in the box everyone we are there …. It’s hard to shoot through that
Dingo®
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Comment #78*everytime
AnyToon in Indiana
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Comment #79hope ASM can prove himself worthy to take Willocks spot today…with Palace pushing a bit it will open up and hopefully we can put one through
The Taco Taker
Jan 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Comment #80Dingo I did…but whatever score I predict I always say Botman to score…because one day I will be correct and imagine Botman+goals! – the perfect defender!!!