Newcastle in deep relegation trouble as struggling Brighton ease to win

This defeat leaves them two places above Fulham - their opponents on the final day of the season
Brighton and Hove Albion's Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton. Picture: PA

Brighton and Hove Albion's Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton. Picture: PA

Newcastle United's relegation concerns intensified after they suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hand of fellow strugglers Brighton, increasing the pressure on manager Steve Bruce.

Graham Potter’s side dominated throughout, establishing the lead immediately before half-time through Leandro Trossard before securing the win that moves them six points clear of the bottom three with second half goals from Danny Welbeck and Neal Maupay.

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