Welbeck's double inspires Brighton to victory over Newcastle

Danny Welbeck's first goals at the Amex Stadium since February secured Brighton a 2-1 Premier League victory against Newcastle.

Welbeck's smart finish just before the break had put Brighton in control and Fabian Hurzeler's side looked on course to continue their good home record against Newcastle.

Nick Woltemade's "cheeky" flicked finish looked to have rescued a point for the visitors, but Welbeck had other ideas.

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The 34-year-old, whose incredible resurgence is showing no signs of slowing down, fired home for his second double in three games as Brighton moved up into ninth in the table.

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