EPL: Brighton vs Newcastle, Late Drama Sees Seagulls Soar

Newcastle falters as Brighton wins 2-1 with late goal

Brighton & Hove Albion defeats Newcastle United 2-1 in Premier League thriller, Danny Welbeck scores twice.

Newcastle's league win rate against Brighton stood at a dismal 13% before kickoff...

Danny Welbeck's impressive brace secured a 2-1 win for Brighton and Hove Albion against Newcastle United at the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls' victory extended their unbeaten home record against the Magpies in the Premier League to nine matches, showcasing their dominance at home.

Brighton relished the comfort of their home turf, returning after nearly a month's absence. They had lost only one of their last 11 league games at the Amex Stadium, making it a fortress that Newcastle struggled to breach. Despite Newcastle's efforts, Brighton's strong performance earned them the three points.

Welbeck's clinical finishing was the difference-maker, as he netted two crucial goals. His first, a clever finish from Georginio Rutter's pass, gave Brighton the lead just before halftime. Welbeck then scored again in the 84th minute, collecting a loose ball and firing it past Nick Pope to seal the win. Nick Woltemade's earlier equalizer for Newcastle proved insufficient as Brighton's defense held strong.

A vintage Danny Welbeck 

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Eddie Howe's side had been struggling on the road recently, but Newcastle could have taken the lead within the first six minutes. Bruno Guimarães' shot from inside the box narrowly sailed wide of the right post, hinting at a potentially decisive moment.

The hosts dominated the first half, and their pressure nearly paid off after 20 minutes. Georginio Rutter's shot from the edge of the area threatened to find the bottom right corner, but Nick Pope made a crucial save to deny Newcastle the opening goal.

Brighton finally broke through four minutes before halftime, capitalizing on their sustained pressure. Georginio Rutter's precise through ball found Danny Welbeck, who expertly dinked the ball over Nick Pope's outstretched glove from just inside the penalty area.

Despite Brighton's strong performance, they couldn't shake off the concern of their leaky defense, having kept just one clean sheet in their last 19 home Premier League games. However, Newcastle wasn't posing a significant threat, and Brighton had opportunities to capitalize.

One such chance came shortly after halftime when Yankuba Minteh's pass found Yasin Ayari inside the box. Unfortunately for Brighton, Ayari's effort sailed just wide of the right post, denying the hosts a potential second goal.

Newcastle's league win rate against Brighton stood at a dismal 13% before kickoff, making today's match look like a tough one for the Magpies. However, they managed to turn the tide momentarily when Nick Woltemade scored a beautiful goal, finishing stylishly with the inside of his foot from inside the area, drawing level with Brighton in the final 15 minutes.

The equalizer seemed to spark momentum for Newcastle, but it was Brighton who ultimately seized control and secured the win six minutes from the end. Despite Newcastle's brief surge, Brighton's performance earned them the three points.

Danny Welbeck's brace, including a 76th-minute goal and another in the 84th minute, sealed Brighton's 2-1 victory over Newcastle United, extending their unbeaten home record against the Magpies in the Premier League.

Danny Welbeck clinched the win with a stunning strike, collecting a loose ball on the edge of the area and sweeping it into the bottom left corner. This victory lifted Brighton three places to ninth in the league, while Newcastle slipped to 12th, their season still struggling to gain momentum.