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Newcastle cruise to home success
- Updated: August 27, 2016
A goal in each half saw Newcastle secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over 10-man Brighton in the Sky Bet Championship.
Jamal Lascelles brilliantly headed the home side in front after 15 minutes in a scrappy first half at St James’, with Brighton offering little as an attacking threat.
Sam Baldock’s dismissal nine minutes into the second half aided the hosts’ cause, before Jonjo Shelvey’s first Newcastle goal on 63 minutes made sure of the three points.
The Magpies’ third league win in a row sees them climb to fourth, while Brighton slip to ninth.
Rafael Benitez made seven changes to his side from their midweek Sky Bet EFL Cup win over Cheltenham, with injuries in attack forcing his hand somewhat, while Brighton handed a debut to Shane Duffy.
Ayoze Perez was given the task …
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