A look at the national media take on Newcastle United's win over Crystal Palace.
'Richly deserved' as Newcastle close in on Premier League safety
Matthew Howarth of the BBC says Newcastle' reaching 40 points with five games to spare is a 'magnificent achievement' given the position Eddie Howe inherited the Magpies in. They said: "Considering the position Newcastle were in when Howe took over in November - 19th in the table and five points from safety - reaching 40 points with five games to spare has to go down as a magnificent achievement. Many will point to the Magpies' January outlay of more than £90m as the chief reason behind their march up the table, but that is an oversimplification.
