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  10. Brighton 2-1 Newcastle - the fans' verdict

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    We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Brighton and Newcastle.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Brighton fans

    Tony: It was a scrappy game but we defended well and fought hard for a well-deserved win. With a bit more finesse and better decision-making we could have won by more.

    Richard: It was the best performance of the season - a really hard-fought win. We seemed to want the second ball more than recent games and those fine margins made the difference.

    Hayling: Some fans have criticised Lewis Dunk this season, but he was immense - at least three superb tackles when he was left as the last man and he handled Nick Woltemede better than Jan Paul van Hecke. Just a shame we couldn't keep the clean sheet against a side who hadn't scored away from home before Saturday.

    Newcastle fans

    Sean: Fed up of poor performances at Brighton - the same every season. Toothless once again in attack. Anthony Elanga just hasn't got going. Showed much more attacking intent with Jacob Murphy's directness in the second half. Defensive solidity seems to be the base for us this season, yet both goals were poor to concede. Need a good reaction at St James' Park on Tuesday before a kinder run of league fixtures.

    Paul: A really poor performance. Misplaced passes, losing multiple 50/50s. All across the park we didn't seem ourselves and, despite a lot of effort, we just were way below the levels needed.

    John: Whatever the reason, the performance seemed adversely affected by the international break. Bruno Guimaraes missed a couple of good chances to score. Joelinton was lethargic and made mistakes so Eddie Howe removed him at half-time. Anthony Gordon had none of his England sparkle and Elanga hardly contributed. Woltemade was the exception, but when three or four other key players are off form, the Premier League is a very tough league.

  11. 'Maybe the fans don't notice Rutter's defensive work' - Welbeck

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    Danny Welbeck's double against Newcastle stole the headlines at Amex Stadium on Saturday, but the 34 year-old did not forget about the defensive contributions of fellow attacker Georginio Rutter in the 2-1 victory.

    Speaking to BBC Radio Sussex about when Rutter ran back from the forward line to make a tackle, Welbeck said: "It's something that we massively appreciate as a team [about him]. Maybe it's something that the fans don't see or take notice of, because it doesn't go down as a goal or an assist.

    "Those sort of things that he does puts us in a position to go on and win games. It sets the tone for the rest of the team. He was incredible.

    "It was a tough battle against a tough side. We had to try to nullify their threat and the whole backline was very good, along with the rest of the team as a defensive unit."

    Hear more from Welbeck on BBC Sounds

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  20. Analysis: Welbeck rolls back years again

    Ciaran Kelly
    Football reporter

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    This Brighton side never give up.

    Not only when they go behind – having clawed back more points from losing positions than any other Premier League team since Fabian Hurzeler took charge – but, also, when conceding a late equaliser.

    Brighton could have folded or tried to see the game out as Newcastle pushed for a winner.

    But the hosts broke forward and struck a decisive blow late on when Danny Welbeck pounced on a loose ball to send Brighton fans wild after Mats Wieffer's initial shot was blocked by Dan Burn.

    Welbeck may be 34, but the forward is showing no signs of slowing down.

    The former England international has now scored four goals in his last three games, against Champions League opposition in Newcastle and Chelsea.

    This winner sent Brighton up to ninth and Hurzeler's side have now defeated Newcastle, Chelsea and Manchester City this season - and taken a point off Spurs.

    No-one is going to enjoy coming to the Amex in the coming months.

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  22. Danny Welbeck celebrates after scoring the opening goal for Brighton against Newcastle United at the Amex on 18 October, 2025

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  24. Brighton 2-1 Newcastle: What Hurzeler and Welbeck said

    Fabian Hurzeler spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Brighton's victory against Newcastle: "I never thought we would lose it, so I have the biggest belief in my team. We showed resilience, character and personality.

    "We kept the structure quite well and I'm really pleased. The key thing was a good structure and being patient, so don't force it. Have different patterns in the final third. I thought we had a good variation, a good flexibility. I was pleased. Overall, in possession, it was really good.

    On Danny Welbeck: "It was impressive. I focused on how he was without the ball. He made the recovery runs. If the team plays well, then the individuals will shine."

    Welbeck also spoke to MOTD after Saturday's victory: "It was a very good win and it was very important for us. We've had some results where we've been pushing and not quite got there. We've been ahead here at home and have not got the three points. It was a test of our character today.

    "We were well in control. Some good football and they nicked a goal. Once that happened, they got some momentum. It' good for us to see the progression.

    "It was a good finish, I was happy with that. There's always that possibility the ball can fall your way. I was wondering if it could fall nicely for me and it did and I stuck it away.

    "I love it. I have the passion and love for football. It's what I want to do. I feel good. I feel strong and fit so I won't be stopping soon.

    On playing into his 40s: "I'm not looking that far ahead. I'm just enjoying my football and feeling strong. I'm enjoying the present."