Brighton and Hove Albion moved four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with two games to play as Pascal Gross secured a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
Cardiff City s damaging defeat to Fulham earlier in the day had given the Seagulls the chance to all but secure survival with a win. They had to make do with a point against Rafael Benitez s side, but nevertheless appear likely to have done enough to remain in the top flight.
The Magpies forged ahead when Ayoze Perez – who scored a hat-trick in last weekend s win over Southampton – thundered home in a first half that saw the hosts fail to register an attempt on goal.
Gross popped up 15 minutes from time, though, to seal what could prove to be a priceless point…