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
Newcastle are preparing a double-change as Eddie Howe looks to shake up his team towards the end of this game. They still trail.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Isak is called offside. Before the flag went up, he danced past three Brighton defenders but failed to get a shot away. He doesn’t look like his usual, sharp self in this game.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Mitoma replaces Ferguson in the first change of the game. The Irish striker has had next to no service today, resulting in a very lacklustre performance. He will be disappointed.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton’s defence so far has been immaculate, it has to be said. They have put their bodies on the line at any given moment and are being rewarded for that as we approach the final 30 minutes.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Hall whips in a corner, which Rutter does very well to clear. He had to fend off the likes of Joelinton and Burn to make the clearance.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Newcastle’s end product is the only part of their game that is lacking in quality. They have created many chances, but so far they haven’t managed to put anything away!
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
CHANCE! Gordon puts his header over! Isak receives the ball from Livramento on the right before chipping a cross deep into the box. Gordon rises to the cross but sends the effort high over the bar!
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gordon fails to get a shot away after a great break from Joelinton and Guimaraes. He then claims a corner, but the referee gives a goal-kick. It looked like a close call, so the frustration from Gordon is somewhat understandable.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Dunk meets a corner on the volley from Ayari but blazes his strike high over the bar. That was a decent chance to increase Brighton’s advantage early on in the half.
Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches when leading at half-time (W4, D1), dating back to 10th February 2024 against Tottenham, where they lost 2-1. That is not a good statistic for Newcastle players and fans alike.
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