Premier League side West Ham registered a 3-1 win over Newcastle United at the London Stadium as Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo claimed his first win at the club.
Lucas Paqueta, Sven Botman and Tomas Souchek overturned a Jacob Murphy opener as the Hammers bagged just their second win in the campaign.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle took an early lead with a fine strike from Jacob Murphy, but Lucas Paqueta equalised, and an own goal from Sven Botman gave the home team the advantage at halftime.
Howe made significant changes during the break to reinvigorate his side. Newcastle dominated possession in the early stages, pinning West Ham back. However, their attack lacked sharpness, and Tomas Soucek secured all three points for West Ham in the closing moments.
Nuno was appointed West Ham boss in late September, just over two weeks after being sacked by Nottingham Forest, who are also struggling in the league. He had to be patient for his first win.
Murphy scored for Newcastle in the fourth minute, with a shot from the edge of the area just 26 seconds after Jarrod Bowen’s effort hit the post at the other end.
Referee Robert Jones awarded West Ham a penalty six minutes later, ruling Bowen had been fouled by Malick Thiaw, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review showed Thiaw had touched the ball.
West Ham deservedly equalised in the 35th minute when Paqueta fired a strike from outside the box past Nick Pope. Moments before halftime, they took the lead when Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s low cross was inadvertently sliced into the net by Botman, leaving Pope stranded.
Howe substituted Fabian Schar, William Osula, and Jacob Ramsey for Emil Krafth, Nick Woltemade, and Anthony Gordon at halftime.
Although Newcastle dominated possession, Pope was called into action twice as West Ham threatened a third goal. Hammers midfielder Freddie Potts had the ball in the net with just over 20 minutes remaining, but it was ruled out for offside.
Newcastle continued to search for an equaliser, but Soucek ultimately sealed the win for West Ham. This is West Ham’s first home win in the Premier League since February, while the defeat leaves Newcastle 13th in the Premier League table. The Hammers are now only three points behind 17th-placed Burnley, whom they face next week.
