DANNY WELLBECK hit a double for Brighton as Newcastle United suffered a 2-1 defeat on the south coast.

Wellbeck continued his fine recent run against the Magpies by putting the Seagulls deservedly in front in the first half.

Nick Woltemade scored a brilliant leveller 14 minutes from time, but Wellbeck struck his second eight minutes later as Newcastle suffered their third defeat of the season.

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NICK WOLTEMADE BRILLIANCE BUT RIVAL STRIKER STEALS THE SHOW

“Genius” was how Woltemade was described by Newcastle’s official social media account. And it was hard to disagree.

After his fifth – and best – goal for the Magpies so far, drawing Howe’s side level at the Amex Stadium with an outrageous backheel flick into the bottom corner, the striker took a bow.

What followed was five minutes of his chant on repeat from the packed out away end. Newcastle’s supporters have a new hero. And this was the finish of a player absolutely brimming with confidence. But it wasn’t enough for Newcastle and it was another striker who...