Brighton remained sixth despite this defeat and still in contention for Europa League football next season. theSun theSundaily UEFAChampionsLeague NEWBHA Newcastle NewcastleBrighton
Newcastle United's Dan Burn in action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo REUTERS/REUTERSPIX: Callum Wilson scored late on and then laid on another goal as Newcastle won 4-1 at home to Brighton on Thursday to move within sight of Champions League qualification.
And they will be assured of a top-four finish without having to kick a ball if Liverpool lose to Aston Villa on Saturday. “I think we were just pleased with the performance tonight, to beat a side of their quality. We are not looking too far ahead.” Howe fielded the same starting XI that featured in last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Leeds with injured duo Sean Longstaff and Jacob Murphy again missing from the squad.
And the northeast side doubled their lead in first-half stoppage time when Burn rose above the Brighton defence to head in from a Trippier free-kick.
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