Newcastle's lack of goals was again exposed as they were beaten 1-0 by Brighton at St James' Park, but Eddie Howe insists he will not make 'snap decisions' in the transfer market

NEWCASTLE – Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was disappointed by how his side conceded the only goal of the game to Brighton & Hove Albion on Oct 19 as Danny Welbeck’s first-half strike gave the visitors all three points in their English Premier League clash.

Newcastle United are unbeaten so far at home this season and have tasted just one defeat in all competitions, coming at Craven Cottage against Fulham last month. Eddie Howe ’s side currently sit 7th in the table and know a win today would see them end the day above their visitors.

Eddie Howe post-match reaction to Newcastle's defeat to Brighton.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was disappointed by how his side conceded the only goal of the game to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday as Danny Welbeck's first-half strike gave the visitors all three points in their Premier League clash.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was disappointed by how his side conceded the only goal of the game to Brighton on Saturday.

Newcastle United suffered just their second defeat of the 2024-25 Premier League season after Danny Welbeck's first-half strike was enough to put the visitors ahead and seal all three points for Brighton at St James' Park.

NEWCASTLE, England - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was disappointed by how his side conceded the only goal of the game to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday as Danny Welbeck's first-half strike gave the visitors all three points in their Premier League clash.

Newcastle United return to Premier League action on Saturday as they host Brighton & Hove Albion at St James’ Park for the first match following the latest international break. Both teams are level on points (12) sitting 6th and 7th in the Premier League table through the first seven games of the season.