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Newcastle United had a second-half goal ruled out after a VAR review as they drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace on Saturday in a Premier League game that was full of chances, but somehow yielded no goals.
After netting against Liverpool in midweek following his arrival from Real Sociedad for a reputed 59 million pounds, record signing Alexander Isak came close to scoring in the first half, robbing Joachim Andersen to create a one-on-one but failing to get his chip over Palace keeper Vicente Guaita.
Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron went even closer, firing through a thicket of bodies and hitting the base of the post to send his side into the break somehow still level, despite a slew of chances.
The home side thought they had taken the lead six minutes into the second half thanks to an own goal from Tyrick Mitchell, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review found that Joe Willock had fouled Guaita.
Palace created plenty of opportunities of their own but many of them were fired straight at Newcastle keeper Nick Pope, who had little trouble dealing with them.
Despite the two sides racking up 38 shots between them, the game finished scoreless to leave Newcastle in 11th position in the table on seven points, with Palace 15th on six points.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
That draw lifts Newcastle up to 11th in the table, and next up for them is a trip to West Ham. Palace are down to 15th as they draw for the second game in a row. They host Manchester United next time out.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
It finishes goalless between Newcastle and Palace, although how nobody scored is anyone's guess. Newcastle had the better chances in the game and thought they'd taken the lead just after the break when Mitchell turned it into his own net, but VAR controversially overturned it for a foul by Willock on Guaita. Longstaff, Willock and Isak all forced the keeper into good saves, while Almiron also hit the post. Mateta and Edouard also came close for Palace, but Pope made great saves to deny them.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 0-0 CRYSTAL PALACE.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
One last chance for Newcastle here as Trippier stands over a free-kick on the left. He curls it into the middle and Schar gets there, but it bounces off his shoulder and loops wide of the near post.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace
It's Palace's turn to attack here and Zaha slides a good reverse pass into the left of the box for Edouard. He's the only one in the box, but he has a go from the right angle and it's straight at Pope.
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Substitution Alexander Isak Christopher Grant Wood
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