Newcastle 1-0 Crystal Palace

Match summary

21 Oct 2017
Newcastle United 1-0 Crystal Palace

Mikel Merino scored his first Premier League goal to give Newcastle United a late 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at St James' Park. 

The midfielder, whose loan move from Borussia Dortmund was made permanent this month, headed in a Matt Ritchie corner four minutes from full-time. 

Palace had the better of the chances but Wilfried Zaha headed wide from an Andros Townsend cross. 

Townsend twice shot over before Patrick van Aanholt was inches away from converting from Ruben Loftus-Cheek's pass. 

But despite being buoyed by their first win of the season against Chelsea last weekend, Palace were hit by a sucker punch when Merino scored to take Newcastle up to sixth. 

See: Newcastle report | Crystal Palace report

Latest Videos

More Videos

Video is currently not available.

05 Feb 2025

Watch the BEST GOALS of Matchweek 24 so far

Enjoy superb curlers from Salah and Nwaneri in our pick of the top strikes from the latest Premier League matches

Your details have been submitted successfully.

You have already entered this competition. Please check your email for further information.

Your details have been submitted successfully.

Create a Premier League account

Continue

You are logged in as

Enter your details