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Newcastle not giving up on Europe ‘dream’ after Brighton win
TL;DR
Newcastle United secured a 3-1 victory over Brighton, ending a four-game losing streak. Bruno Guimaraes emphasized the team's determination to pursue their European ambitions.
Key points
- Newcastle beat Brighton 3-1
- Bruno Guimaraes spoke about European ambitions
- The win ended a four-game losing streak
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Newcastle not giving up on Europe ‘dream’ after Brighton win
Bruno Guimaraes has said Newcastle United are not giving up in the fight for Europe after beating Brighton 3-1 at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s side snapped a four-game losing run with an impressive performance against the high-flying Seagulls.
Brighton started positively in the clash but it was Newcastle who opened the scoring inside 12 minutes, as William Osula broke the deadlock following an error from Bart Verbruggen.
Dan Burn headed home a second for Newcastle against his former, to put the Magpies in a commanding position at half-time.
Jack Hinshelwood’s response for Brighton set up a tense finish, and there was a sense of relief around St James’ when Harvey Barnes netted a late third for the home side.
The win lifts Newcastle to 13th, in a congested chase for Europe. Newcastle are four points from eighth, a position that could yet deliver Europe, and captain Guimaraes has said that the ‘dream’ remains alive. Brighton drop to seventh, after Brentford beat to climb above the Seagulls.
Q&A
What was the score of the Newcastle vs Brighton match?
Newcastle won the match against Brighton with a score of 3-1.
Who scored the opening goal for Newcastle against Brighton?
William Osula scored the opening goal for Newcastle within the first 12 minutes of the match.
How did Newcastle's win affect their European ambitions?
The victory over Brighton has renewed Newcastle's hopes of qualifying for European competitions.
