Roy Hodgson's side can feel disappointed in this afternoon's 1-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United, with the Eagles dominating the 90 minutes at St James' Park.
In summary
- Scott Dann out for the remainder of the year. Kouyaté drops to centre-back
- James McCarthy comes in. Patrick van Aanholt returns
- Isaac Hayden rounded Vicente Guaita on six minutes but slipped as he looked like he was about to open the scoring
- Wilfried Zaha forces good save from Dúbravka on 40 minutes after James McArthur and Christian Benteke worked the opening well
- Luka Milivojeviu0107 goes close with free-kick just before half-time
- HT: 0-0
- Palace start second-half well – clipped McArthur effort goes just over
- McArthur has several other decent chances with Palace dominating possession
- Last-ditch James Tomkins tackle on Joelinton prevents Magpies taking the lead against the run of play on 67 minutes
- Miguel Almirón gives Newcastle the lead on 83 minutes
- FT: 1-0
Crystal Palace started like the home team at St James’ Park with the opening five minutes seeing the Eagles dominate possession in the middle of the park - Jordan Ayew and Christian Benteke’s hold-up play particularly impressive and noticeable.