**Chris Wood Scores, Henderson Error Costs Palace**

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Chris Wood Scores, Henderson Error Costs Palace

It was a tale of two halves at Selhurst Park, as Newcastle emerged victorious over Crystal Palace thanks to a goal from Chris Wood and a costly error from Palace keeper, Vicente Guaita.

The first half was a tense affair with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. Palace looked dangerous on the counter-attack, but Newcastle's defense held firm. However, the second half saw a dramatic shift in momentum. Just after the hour mark, Newcastle were awarded a free-kick on the edge of the box. Up stepped Chris Wood, who curled a beautiful shot past the helpless Guaita to put the Magpies ahead.

But the game wasn't over yet. Palace pushed hard for an equalizer, but their efforts were thwarted by a series of crucial saves from Newcastle keeper Nick Pope. Then, in the 80th minute, came the turning point of the match. **A long ball from Kieran Trippier seemed innocuous enough, but Guaita inexplicably misjudged the flight of the ball, allowing it to bounce over his head and into the net. ** Newcastle held on for a vital three points, which keeps them firmly in the race for a top-six finish.

**For Palace, it was a frustrating afternoon. They dominated possession for large stretches of the game but couldn't find a way past a resolute Newcastle defense. ** The loss leaves them in mid-table, with their hopes of a European push looking increasingly slim.

It was a game of contrasting fortunes, with Newcastle's clinical finishing proving the difference. But, let's be honest, that Henderson error? Talk about a killer blow! **This victory will be a massive boost for Newcastle, and it's safe to say that they'll be looking to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches. **