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'Relieved' - Newcastle United supporters react as Eddie Howe's side hold on for Brighton draw

Newcastle United maintained their unbeaten start to the season after a hard-fought draw at Brighton. It was a difficult afternoon in the sun on the south coast as Graham Potter's side controlled the contest, but the Magpies managed to keep a second consecutive clean sheet and avoid defeat.

Eddie Howe was forced into making one change from the starting eleven which earned an opening-day win over Nottingham Forest. Matt Targett was ruled out with a dead leg, which saw Dan Burn shift to full-back and Sven Botman make his full black-and-white debut.

Chances were at a premium for the visitors, who saw a first-half strike from Callum Wilson chalked off as the number nine was penalised for a high boot. Newcastle were thankful for a couple of fine saves from Nick Pope and two goalline clearances as well from Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier as they held on for a point.

READ MORE: Nick Pope display justifies Howe decision: Brighton 0-0 Newcastle match report

The result means Howe's side have picked up four points from their opening two matches, ahead of the visit of champions of Manchester City next weekend. Here is how Newcastle fans reacted to the goalless draw at the Amex on Saturday afternoon.

'Four points on the board'

'Good point'

'In a good place'

'Relieved'

'Resilience shown'

'Very evident'

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