Premier League: Brighton Thrash Newcastle United In Relegation Battle

Leandro Trossard, Danny Welbeck and Neal Maupay were on target for Brighton as for once this season Graham Potter's men turned their dominance into goals.

Brighton surged six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday to pile more pressure on Magpies boss Steve Bruce. Leandro Trossard, Danny Welbeck and Neal Maupay were on target for the Seagulls as for once this season Graham Potter's men turned their dominance into goals. "Our performances in between the boxes have been really good, we've just been a bit short in the boxes," said Potter. "The game becomes a bit easier when you score." Brighton had won just once at home in the league since June, but increased Newcastle's relegation fears. Bruce's men remain just two points clear of third-bottom Fulham, albeit with a game in hand to come.