William Osula opened the scoring for Newcastle early in the match. Dan Burn doubled the lead with a goal from a corner kick. Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood managed to pull one back, but Harvey Barnes sealed the victory for Newcastle in stoppage time with a powerful finish.

This match was crucial for Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who needed a victory. Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and minority owner Jamie Reuben watched from the directors’ box as their team delivered against an in-form Brighton.

Key statistics:

• Newcastle ended a run of five successive defeats.
• Newcastle climbed to 13th place in the Premier League.
• Brighton slipped to 7th place in the league.

Joelinton returned to the starting lineup for Newcastle after suspension, while Danny Welbeck captained Brighton during this fixture. Newcastle has struggled this season, having thrown away 25 points from winning positions prior to this match.

The match took place at 3 PM BST, but it was not shown live in the UK due to the Saturday 3 PM blackout rule. Highlights will be available two hours after the match conclusion.

Howe celebrated wildly on the touchline after ending his team’s difficult run of form. Newcastle’s players displayed determination and resilience throughout the game, which could signify a turning point for their season.

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