Newcastle claimed the first point of their new era under Saudi ownership and without Steve Bruce, but were left thanking VAR intervention that saw them draw 1-1 with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Christian Benteke had a late winning goal ruled out, with a stunning overhead kick goal Callum WIlson rescuing a point for the Magpies who were clear second best in south London.
The hosts were the dominant force throughout the game, and yet somehow the game entered the break level.
- Former Liverpool striker Benteke got the ball rolling for the hosts with the opener in the 56th minute.
- Then, out of nowhere, Newcastle were level through a stunning bit of instinctive finishing from Wilson.
- It was the No.9’s fourth goal in five games this season, but it seemed it would be in vain when Benteke looked to have plundered a late, late winner.
- The Belgian has early fired narrowly wide and hit the post twice, but found the net again in the final ten minutes with a powerful header.
- However, it was not to be for the Eagles, whose celebrations were cut short as the goal was ruled out after a VAR review, with Clark adjudged to have been fouled by Guehi in the build-up.
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