7 Pope: Brighton only had two shots on goal. Commanded his box well in second half.

9 Trippier: Set-piece perfection with two brilliant first half assists. Helped to keep things calm in second half.

8 Schar: Didn’t give Brighton’s attackers a sniff in the first half. Stood firm after goal.

8 Botman: Brilliant first half tackle. Commanding as ever.

8 Burn: What a time to score his first Premier League goal for the club he loves. Thumping header.

8 Joelinton: Powerful display. Set the tone and made it clear from the get-go Newcastle were going to win midfield battle.

9 Bruno: Calm and classy. Made more passes in attacking third than any Newcastle player. Stoppage time goal wrapped up victory. Bruno at his best.

7 Willock: Energetic midfield display. Non-stop in the first half as Newcastle set relentless pace. Forced off on the hour mark injured.

9 Almiron: Immense. Had Brighton running scared throughout. Brilliant pass for Wilson goal.

8 Wilson: Movement superb throughout. Deserved his goal.

8 Isak: Put Newcastle on front foot from the off with direct running down the left. Went close to a goal when Steele saved well in second half.

Subs:

7 Anderson (for Willock, 60): Put his foot on the ball when Newcastle were under pressure.

Gordon (for Isak, 90+): N/A

Saint-Maximin (for Almiron, 90+) N/A

Targett (for Joelinton, 90+) N/A

Manquillo (for Trippier, 90+) N/A

Subs not used: Dubravka, Dummett, Lewis, Miley

Brighton: Steele 6, Gross 5 (Offiah, 69), Dunk 5, Van Hecke 5, Estupiñán 5, Caicedo 5, Gilmour 6 (Mac Allster, 56), Mitoma 6, Buonanotte 5 (Enciso, 56), Undav 6 (Peupion, 84) Welbeck 5 (Ferguson, 56)

Subs not used: McGill, Ayari, Moran, Samuels

Man of the Match: Almiron. Dazzling display on the right. Constant threat. Superb late assist.