Premier League: Hammers Beat Magpies To Ease Pressure On Lopetegui

Newcastle’s winning run in the English Premier League came to an abrupt end when goals from Thomas Souček and Aaron Wan-Bissaka gave West Ham a surprise 2-0 win at St. James’ Park on Monday. The Hammers rose into 14th place and the pressure on coach Julen Lopetegui was eased. The London club has been inconsistent all season and Monday’s win was just its fourth in 12 league games. West Ham was worth it in the end but the three points came courtesy of slack defending by the home side. Emerson whipped in an out-swinging corner after 10 minutes and, with Newcastle defenders rooted to the spot, Souček stole in to nod home the opener. Then eight minutes into the second half, captain Jarrod Bowen found Wan-Bissaka in the penalty box and he was left unchallenged and had time to fire an angled drive past Nick Pope.

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Updated on: 26 November 2024 9:24 am

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EPL 2024-25: West Ham United's scorer Aaron Wan-Bissaka with Tomas Soucek, left, and Jarrod Bowen, center, celebrate their side's second goal | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

West Ham United's scorer Aaron Wan-Bissaka, right, and his teammates Tomas Soucek, left, and Jarrod Bowen, center, celebrate their side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England.

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EPL 2024-25: West Ham United's Michail Antonio, left, and Newcastle United's Lloyd Kelly, right, challenge for the ball | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

West Ham United's Michail Antonio, left, and Newcastle United's Lloyd Kelly, right, challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England.

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EPL 2024-25: West Ham United's Michail Antonio, right, and Newcastle United's Joelinton, left, challenge for the ball | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

West Ham United's Michail Antonio, right, and Newcastle United's Joelinton, left, challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England.

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EPL 2024-25: West Ham United's Crysencio Summerville, center, and and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes, left, challenge for the ball | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

West Ham United's Crysencio Summerville, center, and and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes, left, challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England.

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EPL 2024-25: West Ham United's Michail Antonio, center, and Newcastle United's Joelinton, right, challenge for the ball | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

West Ham United's Michail Antonio, center, and Newcastle United's Joelinton, right, challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England.

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EPL 2024-25: West Ham United's Tomas Soucek, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

West Ham United's Tomas Soucek, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England.

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EPL 2024-25: West Ham United's Tomas Soucek, front, celebrates after scoring the opening goal | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

West Ham United's Tomas Soucek, front, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England.

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EPL 2024-25: West Ham United's Tomas Soucek, front, celebrates after scoring the opening goal | Photo: Richard Sellers/PA via AP

West Ham United's Tomas Soucek, front, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England.