Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Danny Welbeck's first-half goal against the run of play gave Brighton & Hove Albion a 1-0 win at Newcastle United, with the home side's lack of sharpness in front of goal extending their winless streak to four Premier League games.
With striker Alexander Isak back after a period out with a toe injury, Newcastle dominated the opening exchanges but struggled to convert their plentiful possession into shots on target, and Welbeck showed them how it should be done in the 35th minute, muscling into the box to slip the ball past Nick Pope and give Brighton the lead.
Newcastle's accuracy improved in the second half but the shots they managed on target lacked power and precision, while Brighton looked dangerous every time they crossed the halfway line.
Dan Burn finally got the ball into the Brighton net in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time but he was well offside and the goal was chalked off as the Seagulls hung on for a win that moves them up to fifth in the table on 15 points, while Newcastle remain eighth on 12.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Kadioglu fouls Barnes in the middle of the Brighton half, presenting a free-kick for Newcastle as we approach the 90-minute mark.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
A sense of nervousness had settled over St. James’ Park. They have gone very quiet as their team stares a loss in the face.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
There will be a large chunk of added time, as you’d expect. Welbeck was down for a long time, and that will only play into Newcastle’s hands. Can Brighton hold their nerve?
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Newcastle make a couple more changes, with Gordon coming off for Longstaff. Gordon has had a bright game, but it is marred by those big chances that he has missed.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Bruno Guimarães Rodriguez Moura Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
CLOSE! Livramento loses possession to Mitoma on the edge of the box, and the Brighton winger fails to put the shot past Pope! That could’ve wrapped it up.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Welbeck, the only goalscorer in this game, is unable to continue after that injury and leaves on a stretcher. He was down for around five minutes with what looked to be back pain. Van Hecke replaces him to defend the lead in the last 10 minutes of regular time.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Yasin Abbas Ayari Julio César Enciso Espínola
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Welbeck is still down in the middle of the pitch.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Welbeck is on the deck after a coming-together. He looks to be in a bit of discomfort. This will add to the number of minutes that get added on.
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