Premier League round-up: Newcastle grab first win under Eddie Howe, Brighton draw at Southampton
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Published 04/12/2021 at 17:39 GMT
Former Bournemouth manager Howe had to wait almost as long to be appointed as Newcastle manager as he did for his side to win their first match with him at the helm. On Saturday afternoon they beat fellow strugglers Burnley 1-0, while Brighton levelled late at Southampton through their striker Neal Maupay.
Callum Wilson
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Eddie Howe enjoyed his first win as Newcastle United manager as they defeated Burnley 1-0 on Saturday afternoon, while Brighton drew at Southampton.
Howe was appointed last month after a drawn-out process to replace former boss Steve Bruce, who was let go following the takeover by a Saudi-backed investment fund.
Since then the Magpies have continued their poor form that has left them under the threat of relegation, with the transfer market yet to be exploited by their new backers.
However they finally have three points under their new man, courtesy of Callum Wilson’s 40th-minute strike against Sean Dyche’s men. Newcastle remain in 19th, level on 10 points with Burnley, who are directly above them in the relegation zone.
Elsewhere, there was late drama at St Mary’s as Brighton grabbed a late, late equaliser against Southampton.
The home side went ahead just before the half-hour mark through Armando Broja, and that appeared to be enough to secure all three points.
However Brighton forward Neil Maupay was on hand in the 98th minute to level and grab a point for Graham Potter’s men. The result leaves Brighton in ninth and Southampton 14th ahead of the rest of the weekend’s ties.
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