“‘It Was No Fluke!’ – Jacob Murphy Shuts Down Tonali Comparisons with Savage Response After Wonder Goal Shocks Fans!”

Two weeks ago, Sandro Tonali stunned fans with a remarkable strike from a tight angle against Brentford.

While he could have claimed it was fully intentional, the Italian admitted the truth after the match.

“Honestly, it was 70 per cent cross and 30 per cent shot,” Tonali confessed. “It was tough for the goalkeeper and also for me. A bit of luck helped as well.”

Fast forward to yesterday, and Jacob Murphy pulled off a similarly audacious goal, giving Newcastle United an early boost at St James’ Park.

The 30-year-old is in the form of his life, notching 19 Premier League goal involvements this season.

Only Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has more assists (18), with Murphy racking up an impressive 11, showcasing the dramatic improvement he has made under manager Eddie Howe.

Newcastle went on to thrash Crystal Palace 5-0. A Marc Guehi own goal added to Murphy’s opener, while Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schär, and Alexander Isak joined the scoresheet to complete the rout.

The emphatic win saw the Magpies climb to third in the table, giving them a crucial cushion over sixth-placed Chelsea as they prepare for a challenging away trip to Aston Villa.

A win there could spark serious hopes of European football returning to Tyneside.

Murphy, enjoying the limelight, urged his teammates to embrace their winning form. Speaking to NUFC TV, he was clear that, unlike Tonali, his goal was fully intentional.

“Unfortunately, it wasn’t Sandro-esque—I did mean it,” he joked. “I’ve got that buzz right now. When you’re in that position and feeling it, you have to go for it.

I’m loving my football here. Everyone knows how much this club means to me. Confidence is high at the moment.”

He went on to praise the collective performance: “Everyone’s been excellent. That makes my job easier.

We’re all in sync, and the momentum is strong. Each game, we go in believing we can get the result.

“We knew this could be a tricky match, but we stuck to our game and stayed true to our principles. The key now is to not get complacent.

This feeling is addictive—we can’t get bored of it. Consistency and focus will determine how far we go.”

Former striker and pundit Chris Sutton was left in awe during commentary.

He marveled at Murphy’s strike, saying: “You just don’t shoot from there! He’s in fantastic form—delivering great balls already—but then he just smashes that in.

“The angle was so tight, yet he backed himself and rifled it in. It was a stunning goal—he absolutely meant it.

To even try that against a keeper like Dean Henderson takes serious belief. It rocketed into the top of the net—a phenomenal finish!”