Brighton's Welbeck Strikes as Newcastle's Scoring Woes Continue
Newcastle United's lack of finishing touch results in a frustrating 1-0 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
- Danny Welbeck's first-half goal secured Brighton a narrow victory at St James' Park, despite Newcastle's dominance.
- Newcastle's Alexander Isak returned from injury but struggled to convert several key chances into goals.
- Brighton's goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was instrumental, making crucial saves to keep Newcastle at bay.
- Newcastle extended their winless streak to four Premier League games, raising concerns about their European ambitions.
- Brighton moved up to fifth in the league table, while Newcastle remains in eighth place, facing a challenging fixture list ahead.