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Matty Hewitt

Former Arsenal defender warns Newcastle United about Brighton's 'no fear' in top-four challenge

Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn has warned Newcastle and the rest of the Champions League hopefuls of Brighton's resurgence under Roberto De Zerbi. The Gulls can move level on points with the Magpies if they win their game in and and could possibly move into the top-four if they win their games in hand on Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

What was once a comfortable cushion over the chasing pack, has been drastically reduced with the Magpies winning just once in the top flight in their last eight outings. The Toon have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season, but Eddie Howe's side now have slightly more favourable run of fixture, starting with Wolves this weekend.

Speaking to Paddy Power, Winterburn said: "The fight for fourth place is going to be massive. Liverpool have surprised everyone this season with their lack of consistency.

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