Magpies steal win to go top

Championship

Magpies steal win to go top
Wed, 01 Mar, 2017 - 00:00
Andy Sims, Amex Stadium

The Seagulls were leading through Glenn Murray’s controversial penalty until a fluked effort from Mo Diame nine minutes from time hauled Newcastle level.

Then with a minute to go, substitute Ayoze Perez secured a 2-1 victory and lifted the Magpies back above Brighton at the summit.

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