In a thrilling Premier League encounter, West Ham United overturned an early deficit to secure a 3-1 victory against Newcastle United at the London Stadium on Sunday. This marked their first home win since February, ending a prolonged drought for the Hammers. Newcastle initially took the lead in the fourth minute, with Jacob Murphy capitalizing on a swift counter-attack after West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen struck the woodwork. However, the Magpies failed to maintain their momentum, succumbing to a spirited West Ham comeback. Lucas Paqueta equalized in the 35th minute with a stunning long-range effort, followed by an own goal from Newcastle defender Sven Botman just before halftime. Despite a triple substitution by Newcastle manager Eddie Howe at the break, the visitors struggled to regain control. West Ham’s Tomas Soucek sealed the victory in stoppage time, securing three crucial points for the Hammers. The win lifted West Ham to 18th place in the league table, while Newcastle remained in 13th. The match also saw a contentious VAR decision overturn a potential penalty for West Ham, but the home side’s resilience and creativity ultimately prevailed.
