West Ham United vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Newcastle United in the Premier League today.
The Hammers remain in relegation trouble despite beating Southampton at the weekend; they sit 15th but the congested bottom half means they are only outside the drop zone on goal difference. A positive result against a top-four opponent would be a massive boost to their survival hopes therefore, though even after this fixture they have another game in hand on those around them.
As for the Magpies, Eddie Howe will hope the big weekend performance in beating Man United is replicated to keep their Champions League hopes firmly on track. Newcastle are third, though will drop to fourth if the Red Devils get a better result than them tonight.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
Good chance! Newcastle should perhaps be 3-1 up! Trippier's deep cross finds Saint-Maximin at the back post, but rather than shooting, he tries to tap the ball across the face of goal for a team-mate. Joelinton can't get there, and West Ham escape.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
We're into three minutes of stoppage time at the end of this half as Pope takes his time over a goal-kick, much to the home crowd's frustration.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
Joelinton escapes a yellow card for a heavy challenge on Paqueta, and West Ham look for a quick restart. Bowen eventually picks the ball up in space, but he drags a poor shot wide from 25 yards out.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
Bowen tricks his way past Burn and stands up a great cross towards the back post, but Trippier is well-positioned to head it away. West Ham's tails are up as we approach half-time, with most of their attacks coming down the right.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
Newcastle hoist a deep free-kick into the box, and West Ham can only clear it as far as Joelinton. The Brazilian takes aim, but he drags a poor effort well wide of the bottom-left corner.
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