Soccer-Mateta double fires Palace to win over Newcastle

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Newcastle United - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - April 24, 2024 Crystal Palace's Will Hughes and Jean-Philippe Mateta in action with Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes REUTERS/David Klein

LONDON (Reuters) -Crystal Palace made absolutely sure of Premier League safety with an impressive 2-0 home defeat of Newcastle United on Wednesday with both goals scored by in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta.

It was a well-deserved third win in a row for the hosts while Newcastle's European hopes were dealt a blow with a 10th away defeat.