WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: IN-FORM NEWCASTLE HOST RESURGENT PALACE
Newcastle United v Crystal Palace April 16, 2025 St. James' Park prepares for a midweek Premier League clash that promises goals and attacking football as high-flying Newcastle United welcome a Crystal Palace side enjoying their best scoring run in decades. Eddie Howe's Newcastle have been one of the Premier League's form teams since mid-December, winning more games in all competitions (18 in 23 matches) than any other side in the division. Their goal-scoring prowess has been particularly impressive, with 53 goals in that period bettered only by title-chasing Liverpool (61) and Manchester City (58). The Magpies have transformed St. James' Park into a fortress for midweek encounters, losing just one of their last 12 Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday home games in the Premier League. On Wednesdays specifically, Newcastle have won five of their last six home matches, drawing the other. "Our home form has been the foundation of our recent success," said Newca...