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Neal Maupay is only the second player to score twice and assist one goal in the same Premier League game for BrightonNeal Maupay scored twice as Brighton cruised to a comfortable Premier League victory over an under par Newcastle at St James' Park.
It was a superb all-round showing from the Seagulls and the perfect response to losing their opening game to Chelsea.
French forward Maupay was the early beneficiary as Graham Potters' side took control, scoring twice in the opening seven minutes, with his first goal coming via a penalty after the impressive Tariq Lamptey was tripped by Allan Saint-Maximin.
His second, which was checked by the video assistant referee for offside, was a close-range finish to the bottom left corner at the end of a move down the right involving Lamptey and Leandro Trossard.
Newcastle, who struggled to recover after a sluggish start, did not manage a shot until the 40th minute and failed to register one on target throughout the whole game.
Brighton, who saw Trossard hit the post from long distance, rounded off a fine performance when Aaron Connolly curled in a right-foot effort.
Yves Bissouma was sent off for the visitors but it was too late to effect the outcome of the game.
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Newcastle United
Squad number26Player nameDarlow
Squad number19Player nameManquillo
Squad number6Player nameLascelles
Squad number18Player nameFernández
Squad number15Player nameLewis
Squad number16Player nameHendrick
Squad number8Player nameShelvey
Squad number14Player nameHayden
Squad number10Player nameSaint-Maximin
Squad number7Player nameCarroll
Squad number13Player nameC Wilson
Squad number9Player nameJoelinton
Squad number21Player nameFraser
Squad number24Player nameAlmirón
Brighton & Hove Albion
Squad number1Player nameRyan
Squad number3Player nameWhite
Squad number5Player nameDunk
Squad number4Player nameWebster
Squad number2Player nameLamptey
Squad number8Player nameBissouma
Squad number17Player nameAlzate
Squad number20Player nameMarch
Squad number11Player nameTrossard
Squad number9Player nameMaupay
Squad number7Player nameConnolly
Squad number14Player nameLallana
Squad number16Player nameJahanbakhsh
Squad number33Player nameBurn
Lamptey continues to sparkle for Seagulls
While Potter was taking positives in defeat on Monday, he will have been delighted to see the industry and creativity of his side fully rewarded six days later.
A lightning start and some typically slick football saw his team slice through Newcastle on several occasions to gain a two-goal cushion they rarely looked like relinquishing.
Just as pleasing is the form of 19-year-old Lamptey, who was outstanding for the second successive week.
The recently capped England Under-21 international turned down a new contract at Chelsea last season in favour of a move to Brighton and on this evidence he appears to be making the most of playing regular first-team football.
Lamptey impressed when starting in seven of the Seagulls' nine Premier League matches when football resumed in June and he has picked up where he left off.
An early break down the right served notice of his pace and awareness and moments later he drew a clumsy foul from Saint-Maximin to help set Brighton on their way.
His energy and quality were a feature throughout the first half. After contributing to Brighton's second, he twice almost added a third goal himself, with one break across the length of the pitch following a Newcastle corner particularly catching the eye.
His talent was not just restricted to going forward with one superbly timed challenge on Callum Wilson preventing the forward from having a clear run on goal.
Despite being withdrawn after 58 minutes, Lamptey made more interceptions (four) and won more fouls (four) than any other player on the pitch.
More to follow.
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Newcastle
26Darlow19Manquillo6LascellesBooked at 34mins18Fernández15LewisBooked at 25minsSubstituted forat 89'minutes16Hendrick8ShelveyBooked at 12minsSubstituted forJoelintonat 72'minutes14Hayden10Saint-MaximinSubstituted forFraserat 33'minutes7CarrollSubstituted forAlmirónat 45'minutes13C WilsonSubstitutes
2Clark9Joelinton11Ritchie17Krafth21Fraser24Almirón29GillespieBrighton
1Ryan3White5Dunk4Webster2LampteySubstituted forBurnat 58'minutes8BissoumaBooked at 89mins17Alzate20MarchSubstituted forLallanaat 78'minutes11Trossard9Maupay7ConnollySubstituted forJahanbakhshat 90'minutesSubstitutes
13Groß14Lallana16Jahanbakhsh23Steele30Bernardo33Burn34VeltmanLive Text
Match ends, Newcastle United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 3.
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Second Half ends, Newcastle United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 3.
90'+3'
Attempt missed. Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
90'+1'
Attempt blocked. Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leandro Trossard.
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Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Adam Lallana.
90'
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Alireza Jahanbakhsh replaces Aaron Connolly.
89'
Jamal Lewis went off injured after Newcastle United had used all subs.
89'
Yves Bissouma (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the red card.
87'
VAR Decision: Card upgraded Yves Bissouma (Brighton and Hove Albion).
86'
Foul by Yves Bissouma (Brighton and Hove Albion).
86'
Jamal Lewis (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
86'
Attempt blocked. Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.
83'
Goal! Newcastle United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 3. Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Neal Maupay.
80'
Attempt missed. Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
79'
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Lewis Dunk.
78'
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Adam Lallana replaces Solly March.
77'
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Lewis Dunk.
77'
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Leandro Trossard.
73'
Adam Webster (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73'
Foul by Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United).
