Crystal Palace never recovered from conceding an early goal as they lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle United.

Kevin Nolan’s strike after just 99 seconds put them behind and Ryan Taylor’s brilliant curler doubled the lead on 21 minutes.

Alan Lee missed a free header in the first half as did Alassane N’Diaye and Sean Scannell after the break as the Eagles lack of firepower and inability to finish was again exposed.

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