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Alan Shearer has just two words for Jacob Murphy after his sensational performance in Newcastle United win
Liam Brusby
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Jacob Murphy scored a sensational goal as Newcastle United beat Crystal Palace 5-0 at St James’ Park.
It is now six straight wins in all competitions for the Magpies as they look to return to the Champions League.
Newcastle United moved up to third in the Premier League table thanks to the win, establishing a five-point gap to Chelsea in sixth.
The game was all but over in the first half after Jason Tindall’s side netted four times, including two in stoppage time. But Alexander Isak had to get in on the act to add Newcastle’s fifth of the evening.
12 goals in their last three game with just one conceded, means Newcastle have caught up to the likes of Manchester City’s goal difference. With the Premier League table still incredibly tight, goal difference could be a key factor in the final standings.
Jacob Murphy opened the scoring for Newcastle and bagged the assist for Fabian Schar’s goal on the stroke of half-time. The 30-year-old Murphy replicated Sandro Tonali’s brilliant goal against Brentford, but this time it was deliberate.
With all three points secured, Alan Shearer took to social media to send Murphy a message after his brilliant performance.
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Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images
Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images
Murphy is having the best season of his career right now, and it shows. The winger is oozing with confidence, scoring eight goals and bagging 11 assists.
After the win, Murphy thanked former Newcastle player Matt Ritchie for teaching him his crossing technique. His influence was evident when Murphy put in a sensational ball from the byline to Schar, who nodded home.
With another Player of the Match performance secured, Murphy took to social media. His caption simply said “Juicy.”
The comments section was flooded with Newcastle fans tagging England’s social media account and emojis from Murphy’s teammates.
Joe Willock, who returned during the win after suffering with concussion, said “phenomenal” while Shearer commented “outstanding again” with four clapping emojis.
While he took the headlines for his performance, Murphy credited Nick Pope as Newcastle’s hero for saving a penalty with the score at 1-0.
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Thomas Tuchel was in attendance for Newcastle’s win against Manchester United earlier in April, where Murphy bagged an assist. Fans will now be hoping he was had his eyes on Wednesday’s game as Murphy put the England boss on notice.
Dan Burn received his first England call-up under Tuchel. It would be seen as a surprise if he did not give Murphy the nod when he picks his England squad for the international friendlies in June.
Harvey Barnes was on the scoresheet for Newcastle after bagging a spectacular brace against Man United. The 27-year-old has made his own claim to be included in England’s next squad.
Despite that, Barnes rallied for Murphy to be picked for England, claiming he would even sign a petition to see his teammate play for the national team.
