Newcastle United 4-1 Brighton - Magpies close in on Champions League spot with victory in Premier League

Newcastle took all three points after a breathless 4-1 win over Brighton in their Premier League clash at St James' Park. The hosts made an electric start as an attacking triumvirate of Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson and Joelinton caused chaos in the Brighton backline. Ad Seagulls captain Lewis Dunk kept the Magpies at bay with two brilliant blocks as Eddie Howe's men pushed for an opener, but there was little he could do when Deniz Undav headed Kieran Trippier's corner into his own net.

Premier LeagueArsenal dealt massive title blow with home loss to Brighton14/05/2023 AT 14:34 Brighton rallied and Kaoru Mitoma found space through on goal, but Sven Botman slid clear before the Japanese international could pull the trigger. On the stroke of half-time, the hosts landed a sucker-punch just as Roberto de Zerbi's side were growing into the game. Trippier was the architect once more as his free-kick found fellow defender Dan Burn unmarked at the back post to head past a helpless Jason Steele for a goal against his former club.

It should have been three just minutes after half-time, but Steele was alert to brilliantly deny Miguel Almiron, who should have found the net with a free volley at the back post. But moments later, Brighton pulled one back as Billy Gilmour played a brilliant through ball to Deniz Undav, who redeemed his early own goal with a well-taken finish that halved the deficit. De Zerbi threw on Alexis MacAllister and Evan Ferguson as the visitors went in search of an equaliser with the momentum behind them.