Newcastle have spent £124m on new strikers but are still struggling to find a reliable solution up front.
In contrast, Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta made a big impact off the bench with two late goals, while Newcastle’s expensive signings Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade had little influence when they came on.
Manager Eddie Howe said he does not pick players based on transfer fees, instead choosing those who perform best in training, which saw William Osula given a surprise start.
Despite the heavy spending, Newcastle are still searching for consistency in attack and a striker who can deliver when it matters.
