Eddie Howe Assumes Blame as Newcastle Fail to Secure Win Over Crystal Palace

Newcastle held the advantage via William Osulas inventive hooked effort moments before the interval, yet Crystal Palaces replacement Jean Philippe Mateta levelled in the 80th minute prior to dispatching a penalty during added time.

I must always examine my own role initially. That is something I consistently emphasise. I hold primary responsibility, Howe stated.

There was absolutely no reason for us to drop those points. Although we fielded a less seasoned squad this afternoon, that does not serve as justification. We possess sufficient seasoned international players out there to manage the backline effectively.

Newcastle have surrendered 25 points from leading spots across this campaign, leaving Howe irritated that his squad could not close out matches.

The scale of those figures is staggering. It has truly hampered our progress this term, he remarked.

The inability to build on strong spells in matches, coupled with failing to add further strikes and press forward, runs counter to the strategy we outline for the team.