Newcastle v Crystal Palace LIVE! Magpies go fifth after four-some performance

Newcastle United romped to victory over a hapless Crystal Palace to move up to fifth in the Premier League.

The home side dominated from the first whistle and took the lead when Jacob Murphy lobbed home in the fourth minute - a goal given after the linesman's initial flag for offside on Kieran Trippier was shown to be mistaken.

The Eagles looked set to be very fortunate to go into half time level after Anthony Gordon had missed an open goal on the half-hour mark but Newcastle notched twice before the break to give them a lead which did not flatter them at all.

First, Gordon made amends by volleying home Murphy's fine cross and then, almost straight from the kick-off, Marc Guehi mis-controlled a long ball which Sean Longstaff latched onto and then slid home into the net.

The fourth came on the break when Murphy curled a wonderful ball behind the Palace defence which Callum Wilson calmly took under his control and passed into the net.

There is no replacement for Palace and worryingly for them it appears they may be without his services for a while.

But it is saved by Pope.

But he heads wide of the target.

A fine free kick from Eduoard curling over the Newcastle wall but Pope outstretched his right arm and tipped over the bar.

He strikes a ball stylishly, but on this occasion it flies wide.

This time Almiron breaks the high line and Johnstone had to make a save diving to his left.

But after getting the ball out from under his feet he shoots over the bar.

A FOURTH SUB FOR NEWCASTLE

Livramento replaced Trippier also.

Brazilian Franca makes his debut for the Eagles.

ISAK COMES ON FOR WILSON

Not a bad last touch for Wilson.

Tonali comes on for Bruno Guimares. He gets a warm welcome from the crowd.

Moments after Palace had the ball in the Newcastle area the hosts broke down the other end of the pitch and Murphy delivered a gorgeous curling ball around the last Palace defender gifting the centre forward the chance to control and pass inside the corner.

Charlton's Player of the Year last season, he has a chance to impress on this poor day for Palace.

Longstaff plays a ball for Wilson who drilled a low ball for Gordon at the back post but Ward slid in front and diverted the ball over his own crossbar.

But his effort is blocked by Schar.