Eberechi Eze's second-half equalizer secured Crystal Palace their first Premier League point of the season in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday. The Eagles recovered from a shaky start to share the points after a significantly improved performance in the second half. Chelsea took the lead in the 25th minute when Marc Guehi's poorly timed advance forward resulted in a lost ball, leading to Nicolas Jackson scoring from close range after a swift counter-attack. However, Palace turned the tide after halftime, with Eze leveling the score in the 53rd minute by skillfully curling the rebound from Cheick Doucoure's blocked shot into the net from outside the box. Both teams had opportunities to win in the second half, but neither could capitalize, resulting in a draw after an additional eight minutes of stoppage time.
In another Premier League match, Newcastle United secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, thanks to Alexander Isak's tap-in. Newcastle withstood a strong second-half push from the visitors to claim the win in a thrilling encounter at St James’ Park. Harvey Barnes' early goal for Newcastle was canceled out by a Dan Burn own goal, but the hosts seized the lead again with a quick counter-attack, culminating in Joelinton's precise pass to Jacob Murphy, who set up Isak for the decisive goal. Newcastle's Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, returning from a 10-month ban, received a warm welcome from the home crowd. Newcastle now have seven points from their first three games, while Tottenham remain on four points.
Isak reflected on the match, emphasizing the team's defensive resilience and counter-attack strategy, despite not being at his best. Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, expressed disappointment over the result but praised his team's performance, acknowledging missed opportunities that could have secured a win.
