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Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy (right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, October 21, 2023

Newcastle 4-0 Crystal Palace
by Roger Domeneghetti
at St James Park

 

AFTER their brief, early season blip, Newcastle look like the well-oiled, intimidating machine that bullied their way into the top four last season.

Jacob Murphy, with his first start in the Premier League this term took his chance to show he can be an instrumental part. He grabbed the opener after just four minutes, latching onto a pass from Kieran Trippier and hooking the ball over Sam Johnstone.

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