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title: "Journalists hail ‘key’ Fraser performance in Brighton win"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Crippy Cooke"
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published: "2022-03-08T09:00:00Z"
modified: "2022-03-08T09:00:00Z"
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# Journalists hail ‘key’ Fraser performance in Brighton win

Newcastle United took a big step to safety with [Saturday’s 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/2021-22/newcastle-united-v-brighton-and-hove-albion/) and Ryan Fraser delivered one of his best performances for the Magpies.

The 28-year-old has featured regularly since Eddie Howe replaced Steve Bruce and vindicated his manager’s decision by having a hand in both goals at St James’ Park.

After having a volleyed effort saved early on, Fraser [opened the scoring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFXugeW0wj0&ab_channel=SkySportsFootball) in the 12th minute from close range. Jacob Murphy’s effort hit the post and Fraser was one hand to put the ball into the back of the net.

The Scottish international then turned provider two minutes later for Fabian Schar to score, brilliantly heading home his whipped freekick. Fraser was a constant threat until his second-half substitution and can be delighted with his contribution.

*Jordan Cronin* of [Newcastle World](https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/best-game-in-a-newcastle-united-shirt-player-ratings-as-magpies-hold-out-against-brighton-3598362?page=3) gave Fraser a player rating of 8/10 and said he made a ‘key contribution’ against Brighton. *Lee Ryder* of [Chronicle Live](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-player-ratings-brighton-23299302) gave the 28-year-old a player rating of 10/10 and said he’s ‘worth his weight in gold’.

*Grey Whitebloom* of [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/newcastle-united-2-1-brighton-player-ratings-2021-22) gave Fraser a player rating of 7/10 and described his contribution as ‘lung-busting’. *Dominic Schurr* of [Shields Gazette](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/nufc-player-ratings-another-9-as-winger-and-defenders-shine-3598363?page=3) gave the Scot a player rating of 9/10 and noted how threatening he was until Eddie Howe hooked him in the second half.

Fraser has made [23 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ryan-fraser/leistungsdaten/spieler/146795) in all competitions, scoring two goals with three assists. He’s had a hand in four goals in his last five games and has finally found some form.

***[In other news, journalists laud ‘fantastic’ Dan Burn v Brighton & Hove Albion](https://readnewcastle.com/journalists-laud-fantastic-dan-burn-v-brighton-hove-albion/)***