Newcastle vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League final score as struggling Hammers claim shock result
Newcastle 0-2 West Ham: Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka scored as the Hammers claimed a shock win
West Ham produced their best performance of the season to end Newcastle’s winning run and lift the pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui with a 2-0 win at St James’ Park.
Newcastle had won their last three games in a row and could have gone sixth with another under Eddie Howe, but were stunned by a resilient West Ham side who were clinical when the chances came.
Tomas Soucek was allowed a free header from a corner to give West Ham the lead against the run of play after 10 minutes. Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s first goal for the club doubled their lead after half time.
Newcastle, who saw an early Alexander Isak goal disallowed for offside, were frustrated in their attempts to get back into the game and Anthony Gordon had a close-range shot saved by Lukasz Fabianski.
West Ham remain 14th in the table but their fourth win of the season puts some distance between themselves and the relegation zone Follow all reaction below
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
31 mins: Michail Antonio requires a new shirt after his is ripped following a duel with Kelly. The West Ham striker goes topless and receives a replacement on the sidelines.
The Newcastle fans are getting frustrated.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
28 mins: Chance! Nice ball from Gordon to find Longstaff. The header is directed on target but Fabianski makes the save.
That was Newcastle’s first effort on target.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
26 mins: Incredible work from Antonio to work back and win a sliding challenge in midfield. He then draws the foul from Joelinton.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
23 mins: Much better from West Ham, again. Antonio holds the ball up well and Soler exchanges a nice one-two with Bowen.
The Spain international blasts his shot high and wide.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
20 mins: Relief for Newcastle as Longstaff is caught by Summerville on the edge of the box. Summerville thinks he’s through but it comes back for a foul.
Lopetegui is furious, and is booked. That means he won’t be on the touchline against Arsenal, as he’s picked up enough yellows for a one-match ban.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
17 mins: Isak is allowed all the time in the world to take the ball down on the edge of the West Ham box. Todibo does eventually get out to block the shot. Kelly heads wide at the back post from the corner.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
15 mins: Decent chance for Newcastle, from a mistake from Wan-Bissaka. The full-back’s header falls straight to Willock, but he can’t wrap his foot around the shot and it bends wide.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
14 mins: Goals change games! Now it’s West Ham who are taking charge, with Newcastle looking stunned. Bowen is given a chance as Newcastle give it away, but West Ham can’t take advantage.
GOAL! Newcastle 0-1 West Ham (SOUCEK 10’)
HOW ABOUT THIS?! West Ham take the lead through the big man - Tomas Soucek! West Ham won a corner on the counter-attack, with Livramento heading behind.
But Newcastle are all over the place from the set-piece, Soucek is able to get away from Kelly in the box. He heads past Pope to give West Ham the lead against the run of play!
Emerson with the outswinging corner, Soucek with the simple header and celebration in front of the away end!
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments