Newcastle undone late at Palace as Howe rues ‘blight’
Newcastle target midfield reinforcement with a move for 25-year-old Manuel Ugarte, identified as a top summer target.
Focus on Newcastle’s 25 points dropped from winning positions. Howe calls it a ‘blight’, Ramsdale says it is the ‘story’ of their campaign as pressure builds after seven losses in 10.
Newcastle lead via William Osula, but substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta levels then nets a 94-minute penalty to beat United 2-1 at Selhurst Park.
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Report claims Newcastle would only consider Tonali bids around £100m and early in the window, reflecting his status as a key midfielder at St James’ Park.
Oliver Glasner praises Palace’s belief after Mateta’s late double sinks Newcastle 2-1, urging his side to maintain momentum.
Howe laments a ‘soft’ late penalty and poor late defending after Newcastle lose 2-1 at Palace. Osula scored from Miley’s cross, Livramento erred for the equaliser, and Howe calls dropped leads a ‘blight’.
