Newcastle thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 Wednesday for its second big win in four days and climbed to third place in the Premier League. Four of the goals came in the first half at St. James’ Park, through Jacob Murphy,

The Premier League table since the start of the year shows Newcastle on the same points as Arsenal having played one fewer game.

Newcastle soared into third in the Premier League with a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace to close in on a return to the Champions League next season.Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schar and Alexander Isak were on target for the Magpies,