Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes Eddie Howe has started to prove the doubters wrong after he guided Newcastle United to a 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. It was another crucial victory as the Magpies lift themselves away from the drop zone.
The Magpies began the game on the back foot but took the lead in the 12th minute as Ryan Fraser slammed the ball home after Jacob Murphy's shot hit the post. This sparked Newcastle into life and they doubled their advantage when Fraser turned provider, curling in a sublime cross for Fabian Schar to head into the corner.
Although Brighton were much-improved in the second-half and pulled one back through Lewis Dunk, Newcastle held on to claim another important victory. The result leaves the Magpies in 14th, seven points clear of the relegation zone heading into the final third of the season.
