Brighton's hold on Newcastle is over after the Magpies rode two early goals to a nervy 2-1 win over the Seagulls at St. James' Park on Saturday.
In another world, Brighton leader Lewis Dunk’s goal drives the Seagulls to a win or draw and he gets all the plaudits. Brighton is still well-insulated from the drop but continues to miss out on the finish that could have it positioned for the Europa League. Brighton did enough to deserve an equalizer but still falls for the fourth-straight match as Newcastle stood firm down the stretch.
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They created the opportunities but despite ending with three forwards on the pitch, were made to pay for their profligacy. The irony of that statement given the way they set out under Steve Bruce – who regularly oversaw thumping reverses against Brighton – will not be lost on Newcastle’s supporters. A Brighton performance full of enterprise and invention deserved much more than to become another victim of Newcastle’s remarkable mid-winter renaissance.
At 2pm on Saturday, the Newcastle v Brighton starting eleven was unveiled. Eddie Howe going with the same team for a third match in a row, the players ...
Only Jonjo Shelvey featuring in both Newcastle v Brighton starting elevens and this could easily have been all eleven players changed, as nobody would have complained if Bruno Guimaraes had replaced Shelvey on Saturday. The Brazil international surely a strong contender to get his first start for Newcastle on Thursday, when United travel to Southampton. (Newcastle 2 Brighton 1 – Match ratings and comments on all the NUFC players – Read HERE) (3 Positives and 3 Negatives from Newcastle 2 Brighton 1 – Read HERE)
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But it was the visitors who drew first blood after the restart when an unmarked Lewis Dunk beat goalkeeper Martin Dubravka in the air to head home from a corner kick. The goal picked Brighton up and their pressure in the second half was relentless as Newcastle clung on to their slender lead. Newcastle threatened on the counter and Brighton also had chances in the first half.
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Newcastle United have a chance to extend their unbeaten run to eight games against Brighton at St James' Park and this does not feel the worst time to play ...
Brighton have had 65% possession and Newcastle appear relatively content to hit the visitors on the break. Dan Burn repeatedly clearing everything that's coming into the box. PLAYER RATINGS: How the Newcastle players scored today Brighton dominating possession but #nufc strong on counte 'Eddie Howe's black and white army' rings out before 'Stand up if you love the Toon' Even in training yesterday the players who weren't playing could have sulked but the spirit is really good."