Neal Maupay scored twice and created the other as Brighton & Hove Albion beat Newcastle United 3-0 at St James’ Park.

Graham Potter retained 10 of the players who lined up against Chelsea on Monday evening as Aaron Connolly replaced Adam Lallana, who was named among the substitutes.

Steve Bruce made fielded his strongest side that won against West Ham last weekend with Ciaran Clark and Ryan Fraser joining Miguel Almiron on the bench.

Maupay opened the scoring on four minutes from the penalty spot, after Tariq Lamptey drove into the Newcastle penalty area and Saint-Maximin made a forward's challenge, clipping the wing-back.

The Frenchman doubled Brighton’s lead on seven minutes when he guided in Leandro Trossard’s cross via the post.

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Newcastle improved in the second half with the introduction of Miguel Almiron and he provided an inviting cross for Callum Wilson, who headed over the bar in the 63rd minute.

Trossard and Aaron Connolly each hit the post before Brighton wrapped up their win with six minutes remaining when Connolly brilliantly curled in from Maupay’s pass.

Brighton cruise through the midfield, it was far too easy for them to play in Connolly, but from there it was a touch of class as the ball was steered around the defender and into the far corner.

Brighton finished the match with 10 men after Yves Bissouma was sent off for violent conduct late on.