EPL: West Ham vs Newcastle, Hammers Secure 3-1 Victory

West Ham beats Newcastle 3-1 in Premier League thriller

West Ham United secured their first win under Nuno Espirito Santo, beating Newcastle United 3-1 in a thrilling Premier League match.

Newcastle's introduction of substitutes seemed to have a negative impact on their performance...

West Ham United finally celebrated a win under Nuno Espirito Santo, coming from behind to beat Newcastle United 3-1. This victory extended Newcastle's winless run in away league matches to eight games.

The Hammers got off to a disastrous start, conceding a goal within five minutes. However, they staged a remarkable comeback to turn the game around and secure the win.

The London Stadium crowd erupted as Jarrod Bowen's shot hit the post, but their excitement was short-lived. Just 26 seconds later, Newcastle caught West Ham off guard with a swift counter-attack, and Jacob Murphy capitalized with a precise finish from the edge of the area, leaving the Magpies' fans ecstatic and the hosts in a tricky position.

The mood at the London Stadium took another dip 15 minutes in when a potential penalty for West Ham was overturned. Initially, referee Rob Jones pointed to the spot after Jarrod Bowen went down under Malick Thiaw's challenge, but after reviewing the VAR, Jones decided Thiaw had gotten a touch on the ball, denying West Ham a possible penalty opportunity.

Despite the setback, West Ham showed resilience and maintained their composure, putting in a much-improved performance compared to their recent outing at Leeds. They continued to battle for a way back into the game, refusing to let Newcastle's early goal define the match.

Just around the 30-minute mark, with Nick Pope called upon to make two crucial saves. First, he deflected Lucas Paqueta's low free-kick onto the post, and then he tipped Max Kilman's header over the bar from the resulting corner.

The pressure on Newcastle's goal continued to build, and it paid off just before halftime when Lucas Paqueta scored a stunning goal. Despite Pope getting a strong hand to it, Paqueta's 25-yard drive slipped past the goalkeeper at the near post, giving West Ham a vital advantage heading into the break.

Newcastle pushed hard before halftime, with Anthony Gordon and Joelinton testing Alphonse Areola twice. However, fortune smiled upon West Ham in the final minutes of added time. Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross into the box proved to be the catalyst, as Sven Botman's desperate lunge at the near post resulted in an own goal, giving West Ham a crucial advantage heading into the break.

Eddie Howe attempted to shake things up for Newcastle by making three substitutions at halftime. While the changes did help Newcastle gain more possession and momentum, they struggled to create a clear-cut scoring opportunity in the final third, leaving West Ham's lead intact.

Freddie Potts thought he had doubled West Ham's lead with a well-timed shot from close range, but his celebration was short-lived as Tomas Soucek was flagged for offside in the build-up. Despite the letdown, West Ham continued to dominate the game.

It's Nuno Espirito Santo's first win as @WestHam manager ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/NUgGE8ICSP

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Newcastle's introduction of substitutes seemed to have a negative impact on their performance, as they struggled to create scoring opportunities and looked blunt in attack. Meanwhile, West Ham comfortably saw out the remaining minutes, putting the game out of Newcastle's reach.

Newcastle's energy waned in the closing stages, and they suffered a disappointing defeat. The midweek Champions League fixture might have been on their minds, but it didn't excuse their lackluster finish.

The win could be a turning point for West Ham, giving them much-needed momentum ahead of their upcoming home match against struggling Burnley. Tomas Souček sealed the victory with a late goal, rounding off a satisfying win for the Hammers.