Alan Pardew 's side scored second-half treble within five minutes to secure the three points . The Magpies have now won their last four games in all competitions and are top of the table with a game in hand on leaders Manchester City who sit second after two games.
Alan Pardew 's side scored second-half treble within five minutes to secure the three points . Glenn Murray fired the Eagles ahead with his sixth goal in as many matches for the away side . Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie scored a hat-trick to keep Sunderland in relegation trouble . Connor Wickham scored a late consolation for the home side , who remain just three points clear of safety .