Newcastle United delivered a stunning performance at St. James' Park, thrashing Crystal Palace 5-0 in yesterday's Premier League match. Jacob Murphy opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a powerful shot into the net after latching onto Kieran Trippier's pass. Marc Guéhi doubled Newcastle's lead with an own goal in the 38th minute, before Harvey Barnes and Fabian Schär scored in the 45th and 45+8 minutes, respectively. Alexander Isak sealed the win with his 21st league goal of the season, firing a strike into the corner in the 58th minute. The victory marked Newcastle's fifth consecutive win in the Premier League, propelling them to third place and closing in on a UEFA Champions League spot. Match Highlights: - Newcastle's Dominance: Newcastle controlled the match from start to finish, with 5 shots on goal compared to Crystal Palace's 4. - Jacob Murphy's Impact: Murphy's early goal set the tone for the match, and he was later substituted for Anthony Gordon. - Crystal Palace's Struggles: Crystal Palace's penalty appeal was denied when Eberechi Eze's spot-kick was saved by Nick Pope. This emphatic win puts Newcastle in a strong position with six matches remaining, five points clear of Chelsea. The team's recent form has seen them score nine goals in two games, including a 4-1 thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday.