"As Brighton's young hearts ran free, a canny campaigner condemned Newcastle to another defeat at the stadium where they have never won. Danny Welbeck's two goals were moments of rare composure amid a slugfest of a contest. They denied the Toon Army's latest folk hero. Nick Woltemade's backheel flick, a speciality, had levelled the scoring. Welbeck's first was a moment of equal delicacy, his second saw him thrash first time a loose ball home; his third winner against Newcastle in the last 12 months."
"A midfield of Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes represented a significant test for the callow Brighton duo of Carlos Baleba, 21, and Yasin Ayari, 22. The Newcastle trio have claims on being the best unit in English football, particularly when Joelinton's muscle is in full effect and Tonali dictates play. Not that Guimaraes is the lukewarm water between fire and ice;"
Brighton earned a victory over Newcastle at St James' Park with Danny Welbeck scoring twice, including a first-time finish, and denying Newcastle's latest hero Nick Woltemade. Woltemade had earlier levelled with a trademark backheel flick. The win is Brighton's third Premier League success this season, each against teams that played in the Champions League. Newcastle remain without an away win this season. Brighton generated numerous chances but youthful players failed to finish earlier. Managers praised individual performances: Fabian Hurzeler lauded Welbeck's consistency and goalscoring, while Eddie Howe highlighted Woltemade's contribution and called for more from others.
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