Danny Welbeck has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and named a former Arsenal hero as the best striker he has ever played with. The 33-year-old is currently enjoying a new lease of life at Brighton where his form has been so good that he has been tipped to make a surprise return to the England squad.

The veteran forward is now Brighton's joint-top scorer in the Premier League and he remains a cherished figure at the Amex Stadium

Danny Welbeck scored deep into extra time to send Brighton & Hove Albion into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday after both teams were reduced to 10 men.

And he said the spirit of one his sidekicks summed up the Albion performance. Welbeck followed his Premier League winner at St James’ Park this season with a brilliantly taken FA Cup tie clincher.

NEWCASTLE are taking on Brighton in a huge FA Cup fifth round clash RIGHT NOW! The Magpies took the lead through the returning Alexander Isak’s penalty on 22 minutes. Just before half-time,

Fabian Hurzeler refuses to take credit for impact of Brighton sub Danny Welbeck - Substitute Welbeck coolly rolled home a decisive 75th-minute finish to move the Seagulls to eighth position.

Danny Welbeck proved the scourge of St James’ Park for a second time this season as Brighton knocked Newcastle out of the FA Cup.

Brighton and Hove Albion came back from an early concession, both teams saw a man sent off, and Newcastle saw two goals ruled offside as the Seagulls advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Danny Welbeck made an instant impact from the bench as Brighton & Hove Albion registered a third-successive Premier League win by beating fellow European hopefuls Bournemouth 2-1. With both sides dreaming of qualifying for continental football next season ...

An important late-season matchup is in store when Brighton and Fulham lock horns on Saturday as they look to move up in the Premier League table.

Danny Welbeck's extra-time heroics propel Brighton into the FA Cup quarter-finals, overcoming Newcastle in a thrilling encounter marred by red cards.

Danny Welbeck has played with some top strikers in his career after long spells with Manchester United and Arsenal, but the 34-year-old - who now turns out for Brighton - has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo