Newcastle United are so, so close.
. Sometimes late goals can add a flattering layer of gloss to a scoreline; here Newcastle’s two late breakaways merely left the scoreline more accurately reflecting the 100-odd minutes of action.
The goals that gave Newcastle a well deserved 2-0 half-time lead both came from superb Kieran Trippier deliveries. Deniz Undav could only divert the first past his own keeper, while Dan Burn – who spent the whole night playing with an endearing giddiness – planted home a second just before the break., and specifically why Newcastle don’t simply score it every week.
Nerves were understandable, but it never felt like a game that might slip away from Newcastle. That’s testament to the team they’ve become because it was certainly no criticism of an excellent Brighton side that remains on course for a Europa League finish which is arguably every bit as impressive as what Arsenal or Newcastle have achieved this season.
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