Brighton & Hove Albion will await the results of a scan after Danny Welbeck was taken off on a stretcher with what appeared to be a back injury during the win over Newcastle United. Welbeck, 33, appeared to take a knee to his lower back in an aerial challenge with Newcastle defender Fabian Schar late in the second half at St James’ Park.

Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck had to be given oxygen after sustaining a concerning injury during Brighton & Hove Albion’s clash against Newcastle on Saturday.Brighton ran out 1-0

DANNY Welbeck has been stretchered off after suffering a back injury against Newcastle. The Brighton star required oxygen after falling to the turf during the game at St James Park. Welbeck opened

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck put his team in front against Newcastle United in the Premier League but his afternoon came to an early end in worrying circumstances

Danny Welbeck ’s fifth goal of the season snatched a smash-and-grab victory at Newcastle united as Brighton and hove albion banked another three Premier League points. Welbeck’s 35th-minute strike came decidedly against the run of play as the Magpies dominated much of the game, but were made to pay for not taking their chances.

ANTHONY GORDON got the drinks in but it was the vintage Danny Welbeck celebrating victory from the medical room. The ex-Arsenal star was carried off receiving oxygen for the pain with a bad back

The striker’s afternoon was however cut short in the second half at St James’ park as he was stretchered off after lengthy treatment with what looked like a back injury. All c