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title: "Newcastle United: Wood, Joelinton and Shelvey struggle vs Palace"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2022-04-21T11:45:12Z"
modified: "2022-04-21T11:45:12Z"
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# Newcastle United: Wood, Joelinton and Shelvey struggle vs Palace

**Newcastle United all but ensured safety in the Premier League for another season with a 1-0 win at home to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.**

A fine goal from Miguel Almiron in the first half sealed the points at St. James’ Park, but it was not always plain-sailing for Eddie Howe’s team, who gave up the majority of the possession to the visitors, and also faced ten shots at their goal ([SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/crystal-palace-newcastle-united/hO)) as the hosts retreated in the second half.

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*The Transfer Tavern* have used statistical experts [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/crystal-palace-newcastle-united/hO) to now analyse who the three worst performers (to have played at least 45 minutes) were for the hosts on the night, perhaps now looking over their shoulders regarding their long-term futures in Howe’s first choice XI…

### Jonjo Shelvey

Given a [6.7](https://www.sofascore.com/crystal-palace-newcastle-united/hO) overall rating, Shelvey ranked as the North East club’s third-worst player.

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The central midfielder lost out on two of his duels, and also failed to record a single shot on goal, dribble, clearance, interception or key pass, making one foul and giving the ball away nine times in total.

### Joelinton

Admittedly tied with Chris Wood in terms of rating ([6.5](https://www.sofascore.com/crystal-palace-newcastle-united/hO)), Joelinton ranks in second here having helped keep the clean sheet as a midfielder.

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However, the Brazilian lost a total of six individual duels, and was off target with all three of his shots, while he also never managed a tackle, committed two fouls and lost possession on nine separate occasions.

### Chris Wood

With a [6.5](https://www.sofascore.com/crystal-palace-newcastle-united/hO) rating, Wood ranked as the Tyneside outfit’s worst performer.

The striker was unsuccessful in seven duels, and never managed a shot, successful dribble or key pass, amassing just 34 touches of the ball in total and giving it away with 15 of those.

He also missed a huge chance in the first-half only to be spared by the offside flag.

[***In other news, find out which ‘outstanding’ target NUFC are now set to ‘miss out’ on here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/borussia-dortmund-transfer-news-nico-schlotterbeck-freiburg/)