MY ACCOUNT
Newcastle claimed a vital 2-1 win over Brighton to move seven points clear of the drop zone at St. James’ Park.
The hosts were ahead after just 12 minutes when Ryan Fraser pounced after Jacob Murphy’s shot had struck the woodwork.
Eddie Howe’s side doubled their advantage two minutes later when Fabian Schar headed in from Fraser’s free-kick.
Brighton set up a nervy end when Lewis Dunk headed a goal back in the second half.
But the hosts were able to hold on to extend their unbeaten run to eight games.
More to follow.
Did you know?
No side is on a longer current unbeaten run in the Premier League than Newcastle.
Newcastle earned their first ever Premier League victory over Brighton at the 10th attempt.
Brighton have lost four consecutive Premier League games for just the second time.
Fraser has scored two goals in his last five Premier League appearances, as many as he had in his previous 70 games in the competition combined.
Eight of Dunk’s 12 Premier League goals for Brighton have been headers.
