Oliver Glasner conceded Crystal Palace have been unable to cope with Newcastle United’s “depth, directness and tempo” throughout their 5-0 defeat at St James’ Park.
Following a seven-game unbeaten run throughout all competitions, the Eagles have now suffered back-to-back losses, having gone down 5-2 towards Manchester Metropolis on Saturday.
It’s the first time Palace have conceded 5 targets in consecutive matches in all competitions since February 1935, whereas it was the joint-heaviest defeat of Glasner’s managerial profession.
His aspect had no reply as their buoyant opponents raced right into a 4-0 lead at half-time – aided by a Marc Guehi own-goal – with Eberechi Eze additionally seeing a tame penalty saved.
“I believe Newcastle have been wonderful, and have proven this in the previous few weeks,” Glasner informed BBC Match of the Day. “We couldn’t cope with their depth, directness and tempo.
“Once we had the scenario to get into the sport, it didn’t work. There are some days when nothing works, and on the similar time, all the things labored for Newcastle.
“Generally, it’s higher to not be too analytical, and it’s important to simply throw it within the bin. That is what we’ll do right now.
Defeat away from dwelling.#CPFC // #NEWCRY pic.twitter.com/d51pGWDr6w
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“Generally, you don’t have the precise reply. We’ve modified nothing, however issues aren’t working any extra. Now we have to be very trustworthy. We’re Crystal Palace and if we don’t carry out at our prime stage, Newcastle and Manchester Metropolis are higher than us.
“Possibly, it’s good for us getting one step again. Now, we’ll give attention to the fundamentals and bear in mind what made us so robust. Now isn’t the time to level fingers. We’ll simply look within the mirror, and I’ll see what I can change a little bit bit.”
Guehi scored an own-goal in each conferences between the perimeters this season, changing into the second participant in Premier League historical past to web one dwelling and away towards an opponent in a single marketing campaign (after Jamie Carragher towards Tottenham in 1998-99).
In the meantime, Eze was the primary Palace participant to overlook a penalty within the division since Wilfried Zaha failed from 12 yards towards Nottingham Forest in November 2022.
The Eagles had scored every of their final seven makes an attempt from the spot within the prime flight, however Guehi jumped to his team-mate’s defence.
“I can’t bear in mind the final time Eze missed a penalty,” the Palace skipper informed Sky Sports activities. “When he scores, no-one says something. It occurs. We simply have to maneuver on.”
2 – Marc Guéhi has scored an personal aim in each video games towards Newcastle within the Premier League this season, simply the second time a participant has netted one dwelling and away towards an opponent in a single marketing campaign (after Jamie Carragher v Tottenham in 1998-99). Oops. pic.twitter.com/CAw9pUAvOG
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