The in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta found himself on the scoresheet once again, bagging a brace to finish off two impressive passages of play.

A vibrant Selhurst Park crowd appeared to enjoy every moment of the action, as the match ended with Palace beating the Magpies 2-0.

It means that Oliver Glasner secured another three points, a third win on the bounce and the club’s Premier League status for another season.

When dissecting the match in an interview with Sky Sports, Howe gave credit to Crystal Palace for their display.

The Palace boss has managed that while attempting to implement his style of play on the team, one that has guided his previous projects towards European success.

Signs are starting to show that the squad are taking those tactical changes on board, with Glasner’s Toon counterpart Eddie Howe detailing how the Eagles managed to overcome his own team’s plan.