West Ham United silenced a lively St James’ Park with a spirited 2-0 victory over Newcastle United, easing the pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui and lifting the team to 14th in the Premier League. The opening goal came in the 10th minute when Tomáš Souček capitalized on Emerson Palmieri’s sharp corner delivery, heading the ball past a helpless Nick Pope. Though Newcastle initially struggled, they regained composure, ending the first half with missed chances from Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak.
Clinical West Ham Counter in the Second Half
West Ham’s decisive moment came early in the second half. Lucas Paquetá’s tenacity in midfield set up Jared Bowen, who played Aaron Wan-Bissaka into space for a clean finish—just the full-back’s third career goal. Despite Newcastle’s relentless possession and substitutions, including Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes, the Magpies failed to break through West Ham’s disciplined defense. Łukasz Fabiański’s heroics in goal and tactical solidity kept Newcastle at bay.
Vital Win for West Ham Amid Magpies’ Underperformance
For Newcastle, who began with high hopes of climbing to sixth place, the loss exposed inefficiencies in the final third despite a spirited atmosphere. West Ham, on the other hand, celebrated their second away clean sheet in 29 matches, signaling newfound resilience. The win injects momentum into the Hammers’ campaign as they prepare for a challenging home fixture against Arsenal. For Newcastle, the lackluster result raises concerns ahead of their next match.
