Newcastle vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Steve Bruce’s men take on David Moyes’ side at St James’ Park in the early kick-off
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Newcastle United entertain West Ham United in the early kick-off on the opening weekend of the Premier League.
Steve Bruce guided the Magpies to survival last season, though there were struggles along the way, and it could be another season battling near the bottom given the relative lack of investment until Joe Willock’s permanent move from Arsenal was finalised. David Moyes would love even one signing of that magnitude, after bemoaning a lack of recruits, having taken the Hammers to the brink of Champions League football last season before settling for a place in this season’s Europa League, while finishing above Arsenal and Tottenham.
And Jarrod Bowen is determined to make last season the new normal for West Ham: “What happened last season is done now. All our focus is on the new season. I feel like we will put in a good performance. Obviously, it’s the first game of the season and we want to get off on the right foot, but with what we did last season, we want to carry that form into the start of the season.
“It was obviously an unbelievable season for us to get 65 points and European football here. There was even talk at one stage about getting into the Champions League, which is a remarkable achievement for us coming from avoiding relegation the previous year. The Champions League wasn’t meant to be, but we still got Europa League, so it’s going to be good for me personally - something I have never experienced before. It’ll be really good to play in that and hopefully have a good run in it.”
Follow live updates, analysis and reaction from St James’ Park with early team news for the big game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as champions Manchester City travel to Tottenham:
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
45 min: An early chance for Newcastle as Murphy controlled the ball in the last third of the pitch.
The play came to life through Saint-Maximin but his cross into the box had too much on it to give West Ham a goal kick.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
We are back underway in this one.
There has been some cracking goals so far and it feels as though there will be a few more to come.
Saint-Maximin has been all over the pitch for Newcastle so far, will he be involved in another score here? We will find out in the next 45.
Half-time: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
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Half-time: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
And here is how Murphy put Newcastle back in the lead.
Half-time: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
A look at Cresswell’s equaliser!
Half-time: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
Well what a start to the match!
The action was tense and lively from the off with Newcastle's Wilson giving his team an early lead after heading home a cross from Saint-Maximin.
West Ham then came to life as they equalised through Cresswell but Newcastle weren't going to let them have the last say in the half as Murphy scored in 40th minute.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
45 + 2 min: The corner doesn’t work but the cross that comes back in sees Krafth just hit it wide.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
45 + 1 min: Newcastle corner as Almiron makes a great break.
Premier League: Newcastle 2-1 West Ham
45 min: There will be two minutes added time.
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