Jacob Murphy had a goal and an assist as Newcastle United moved third on the Premier League table by pounding Crystal Palace 5-0 at Selhurst Park on Wednesday.

Newcastle soared up to third in the Premier League with a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Wednesday to close in on a return to the Champions League next season.A sixth consecutive victory in all competitions opens up a five-point lead for Newcastle over sixth-placed Chelsea,

Jacob Murphy scored one goal and set up another as rampant Newcastle United thumped Crystal Palace 5-0 at St James’ Park on Wednesday to go third in the Premier League table with a sixth consecutive win in all competitions.