Rafael Benitez’s Newcastle United have played out a draw with Brighton and Have Albion.
Alan Shearer has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Newcastle United’s draw with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday evening.
Newcastle have played out a 1-1 draw with Brighton away from home at the American Express Community Stadium.
Ayoze Perez opened the scoring for Rafael Benitez’s side as early as the 18th minute, but the Seagulls restored parity through Pascal Gross on 75 minutes.
Newcastle legend Shearer was following the match, and he has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to the final result.
Stats
Over the course of the 90 minutes at the American Express Community Stadium, hosts Brighton had 49% of the possession, took nine shots of which two were on target, and earned seven corners, according to BBC Sport.
Visitors Newcastle had 51% of the possession, took nine shots of which one was on target, and earned four corners, according to BBC Sport.
The draw means that Brighton are now five points above the relegation zone, while Newcastle are currently 13th in the standings.
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