Newcastle United held out to beat Brighton 2-1 despte a nervy second half at St James' Park. The Magpies survived a few nervy early moments but roared into the lead with two quickfire goals.
Firslly Ryan Fraser was on hand to steer the ball home after Chris Wood had put Jacob Murphy through, and his shot cannoned off the woodwork. Then Fraser turned provider, as his pinpoint free-kick was headed home by Fabian Schar as the Magpies took control.
Dan Burn did well to block a Brighton effort before Martin Dubravka had to be alert to deny Danny Welbeck on the break. At the other end, Burn went close from a deep Matt Targett header. Moment later Murphy pounced on a Lewis Dunk error but his shot was straight at the keeper.
