Newcastle United clawed their way closer to Premier League safety after a hard fought but deserved 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at St James' Park. This triumph now puts clear daylight between themselves and the bottom three with a seven-point gap between United and Burnley - who were thumped 4-0 at home to Chelsea.
Newcastle may still be sitting in 14th place but they now have breathing space ahead of a mammoth four-game stretch of road trips. It may have been nervy towards the end but Newcastle were full value for the win after storming into an early 2-0 lead.
United tested Brighton after only 90 seconds when Joe Willock got down the right before whipping in a cross for Ryan Fraser but his shot went straight at the goalkeeper. The Seagulls responded after winning a corner but Shane Duffy could only head wide from the corner kick.
