Israeli striker Tomer Hemed’s 51st-minute goal earned Brighton and Hove Albion a 1-0 victory over last season’s Championship sparring partners Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Hemed struck early in the second half at the Amex Stadium to give Brighton manager Chris Hughton a first victory over the club he previously managed at the seventh attempt.
It was a measure of revenge for Brighton, who were defeated home and away by Newcastle last season as Rafael Benitez’s side beat them to the English second-tier title.
Brighton manager Chris Hughton shakes hands with Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez after the game. Photo: Reuters
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“It was a hard-fought victory,” Hughton told Sky Sports.
“Overall we deserved it. There was not a lot in it, but we’ve deserved it. With seven points, it is a decent return. We have learnt a lot in the games we have played so far.”
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Brighton have now claimed successive home wins, having beaten West Bromwich Albion 3-1 in their previous home outing, and climb to 13th in the table.
Newcastle slip to ninth after their three-match winning streak come to an end.
