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There have been good instances for West Ham since they left Upton Park, however the unhealthy ones have been compounded by their rotten stadium. It has been a very bleak interval since February 27, the final time they received right here. Finally, with this victory over Newcastle United, they’ve an achievement to construct from.

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A fightback, a stout defensive effort and an invigorating first Premier League begin from homegrown Freddie Potts, son of their former defender Steve. He was a part of Nuno Espirito Santo’s energetic midfield which nullified a Newcastle crew acquitting itself effectively within the Champions League.

West Ham supporters indignant with the membership’s homeowners deliberate a sit-in protest following the ultimate whistle, voicing their displeasure by staying behind after the ultimate whistle. Those that took half have been strolling an odd line between furious and delighted. Justifiably livid with David Sullivan and Karren Brady, whereas hoisting their scarves to Bubbles. ‘Candy Caroline’ into ‘sack the board’. What a membership!

West Ham United followers show protest banners within the stands after the match – Reuters/Paul Childs

Their followers have been unanimous in gloom forward of the sport and who may blame them? There was woeful drift because the Europa Convention League win underneath David Moyes and little to latch onto thus far within the Nuno period, with more and more leftfield crew alternatives doing little to shift the temper. A heavy defeat was anticipated, the type this stadium has witnessed with alarming frequency since West Ham arrived in 2016: 0-6 to Arsenal, 0-5 to Liverpool, 1-5 to Chelsea and that was simply final season.

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Their afternoon seemed to have peaked within the fourth minute, when Jarrod Bowen hit the within of the submit after a probing run from Crysencio Summerville. Sadly, from the ensuing Newcastle counter-attack, West Ham went 1-0 down.

You do not want a Premier League membership’s phalanx of analysts and knowledge scientists to understand Jacob Murphy is a harmful participant however the message had not reached El Hadji Malick Diouf at left-back, who receded from the winger with each step as he introduced the ball ahead. Every Murphy twist and activate the ball elevated the gap between the 2 till ultimately Murphy had an insulting quantity of house to select his shot, as if he was being goaded. In fact, he discovered it easy to fireside previous Alphonse Areola.

The forecasted West Ham crumble didn’t arrive. As an alternative, they responded laudably to going behind. Not upset, simply indignant. Potts and Lucas Paqueta stood up valiantly to theoretically intimidating opponents, though Newcastle by no means improved after taking their lead.

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There was loads of velocity and intent from the wings from West Ham, which introduced a penalty award following Murphy’s purpose, appropriately overturned by way of VAR. A Paqueta free kick was tipped onto the submit by Nick Pope, then Paqueta scored an equaliser when Pope’s questionable choice to punch away a cross was answered decisively by a fearsome shot.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka can seem fatally pliant out of possession however he and Diouf within the different full-back berth added vitality to West Ham’s assault. Wan-Bissaka’s contributions have been rewarded simply earlier than half-time when his cross was diverted into Newcastle’s internet by Sven Botman. Three half-time substitutions for Newcastle, together with the elimination of nameless golden boy Nick Woltemade, advised Eddie Howe was unimpressed.

These modifications solely helped to bolster Newcastle’s possession stats. A lot of the second half was carried out within reach of West Ham’s field however there have been few significant incursions into it. West Ham have been deep however coping, and breaking with promise. Potts appeared to have scored on his debut however the VAR dominated it out, as West Ham have been deemed to be having too good a time. Additionally, Tomas Soucek was offside.

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However the mutinous factor of the fanbase recognised an enchancment of their crew. “I believe barely we will see at present the gamers seemed a bit extra assured,” mentioned a cautiously optimistic Nuno. “We’ll be comfortable to return to London Stadium once more subsequent week,” and it has been some time since a West Ham supervisor has mentioned that and meant it.

Improved although his crew have been, this was a careless and unimaginative efficiency for opponents with Champions League aspirations. The shape and prevailing temper advised West Ham ought to have been clinging on however they grew in confidence and remained threatening on the counter.

As the sport reached its last minutes, the Newcastle onslaught by no means materialised, however a late Soucek purpose did. Nuno punched the air and a brighter future materialised from beforehand cloudy skies.

04:24pm

West Ham followers staging post-match protests

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Even within the midst of their win towards Newcastle, 1000’s of West Ham supporters have continued with a pre-arranged sit-in protest on the London Stadium towards the membership’s possession.

04:16pm

Jarrod Bowen post-match interview

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, talking to Sky Sports activities post-match :”It’s clearly been a troublesome interval,. However once I’ve spoke the lads, [I’ve said] we’re the one ones who change it.

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“When mine [my shot] hit the submit… typically you suppose ‘Is our luck going to vary?’. However we caught at it and we went on to get a snug win.

“Sure it’s been irritating, however we now have a lot potential on this squad, and I’ve informed the crew, it’s as much as us to exit and present it.”

04:11pm

Newcastle falter on the street once more

04:10pm

A very long time coming in east London

04:02pm

Full time: West Ham 3 Newcastle 1

West Ham are again to profitable methods at dwelling, and it’s an enormous one, defeating Newcastle 3-1 in a deserved, but dogged show.

There have been large hugs and cries of pleasure on the bench between Nuno Espirito Santo and his employees when Soucek bundled within the deciding purpose to clinch his first win in cost.

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The assumption shall be constructing in east London after this sport earlier than West Ham welcome seventeenth place Burnley within the league subsequent week. A win in that match may see them leapfrog Burnley out of the relegation zone.

West Ham’s season all of the sudden seems like new life has been breathed into it.

03:59pm

GOAL! West Ham 3 Newcastle 1

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West Ham have settled this match and it’s Soucek who slides in to seal a valuable three factors for the house aspect!

One other breakaway from the house aspect results in Paqueta taking part in a intelligent by means of ball into Bowen, whose strike squirms by means of the legs of Pope.

Fortunately for the house aspect, Soucek is there on the rebound to slip and poke the unfastened ball throughout the road.

03:57pm

94 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

With the sport seemingly really fizzling out, Jarrod Bowen nearly capitalises on a lapse from the Newcastle defence, pouncing on a bouncing ball and driving in the direction of purpose, however the ahead proceeds to lash his effort excessive over the bar.

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Now Areola is down on the turf with cramp, after claiming a excessive cross in his space. The Frenchman is doing a little rigorous stretching, however higher secure than sorry, I suppose.

03:53pm

90 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

5 minutes of stoppage time have been introduced right here, as West Ham look to safe what can be an important three factors for them.

03:51pm

Fernandes bids farewell to the motion

West Ham midfielder Matheus Fernandes, who has been wonderful in midfield this afternoon, leaves the pitch and is changed by defender Igor Julio.

03:48pm

86 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

The house followers have allowed themselves to bellow a rendition of “Endlessly Blowing Bubbles”, as the sport winds down and enters its last 5 minutes.

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Nnno Espirito Santo is now making his final two modifications of the match, as West Ham put together to see this sport out.

03:44pm

81 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

Newcastle merely haven’t posed any substantial attacking risk on this second half.

West Ham look the likeliest to attain on this half out of the 2 groups.

And contemplating that the house aspect have misplaced all 4 of their dwelling league video games this season, this efficiency ought to elevate some concern from supervisor Eddie Howe.

03:41pm

78 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

Crysencio Summerville receives a heat spherical of applause from the house supporters, because the West Ham attacker makes approach for full again Kyle Walker-Peters.

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You think about Nuno is targeted on holding onto what his crew have proper now relatively than including a 3rd to kill the sport.

03:39pm

77 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

The electrical Anthony Elanga is now on for Newcastle’s last change of the day, rather than Jacob Murphy.

03:37pm

Will the fan protests at West Ham be postponed for a post-match celebration?

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Are… West Ham… having enjoyable? The Potts purpose was clearly deemed far too joyful to face. Additionally Soucek was offside. However the path to an sudden win is changing into clearer on a regular basis.

Newcastle but to search out any momentum and West Ham wanting well-equipped to take care of their restricted risk. Massive cheer from Tobido in the direction of his personal followers after snuffing out their newest risk.

There’s a deliberate sit-in protest towards the board after the match. It’s going to be a celebration at this fee.

03:34pm

70 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

Oh! Freddie Potts, on his first Premier League look for West Ham, has simply been denied his dream of a primary purpose for the membership.

The younger midfielder, son of membership legend Steve Potts pounces on a unfastened ball contained in the field and smashes a shot off the underside of the bar for what he thought was his maiden purpose for the membership.

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However Potts’ jubilant celebrations have been minimize brief after Soucek was flagged offside within the construct up.

03:30pm

67 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

Nick Pope is once more having to make some essential saves in fast succession, with the goalkeeper first having to throw out his arm to push away a curling Paqueta free-kick cross/shot earlier than having to then push away a Kilman header over the bar.

03:28pm

64 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

Harvey Barnes is now on for Newcastle rather than centre-back Sven Botman, and the ahead has earlier recollections of wounding West Ham from the bench, scoring two in Newcastle’s dramatic 4-3 Premier League win towards West Ham in March 2024.

03:25pm

Properly needs for Wilson from each units of followers

Former Newcastle striker Callum Wilson departs the motion for West Ham, changed by Tomas Soucek, however not earlier than receiving a hearty spherical of applause from each units of supporters.

03:22pm

Nuno have to be nodding his head in approval

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Suppose Nuno shall be delighted with the low-key begin to this half and the anger emanating from Eddie Howe’s three half-time modifications. Stunning to see Woltemade and Gordon changed, though each had executed little. Little doubt West Ham would relatively face Osula and Ramsey than Newcastle’s two presumed most harmful gamers.

Paqueta placing in a shift for the house aspect, seems like Soucek in regards to the lead their reinforcements from the bench.

03:19pm

56 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

A particular point out must exit on this match for West Ham’s central midfield, with Matheus Fernandes and teenager Freddie Potts battling effectively to win their duels towards Newcastle’s rugged midfield trio.

03:17pm

53 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

West Ham do appear like an fascinating proposition on the break on this contest. Summerville and Bowen are posing sufficient risk in transition to maintain an advancing Newcastle from over committing gamers ahead on this second half.

03:12pm

48 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

West Ham look like choosing the springloaded strategy on this second half, sitting again and hitting Newcastle with fast counter-attacks.

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After Summervillle wins the ball again in midfield, the house aspect surge ahead with Jarrod Bowen swinging in a cross from the suitable which Summerville proceeds to volley excessive over the bar.

03:08pm

46 minutes: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe has wasted no time on this second half, making three modifications, with Osula, Ramsey and Schar on for Woltemade, Gordon and Krafth.

03:00pm

Lucas Paq-s a punch from exterior the field

5 of Paqueta’s 15 Premier League objectives for West Ham have been from exterior of the penalty space.

02:57pm

Resilient response from dwelling aspect

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One thing, ultimately, to construct on for West Ham. There was such pessimism among the many dwelling followers earlier than this sport that I questioned if it had crossed into wacky win territory, the type that solely occurs when completely nobody expects it.

Nuno’s crew responded effectively to going behind, not upset, simply indignant. There was loads of tempo and urgency from their extensive gamers, Summerville particularly, and whereas Diouf and Wan-Bissaka don’t look convincing out of possession they’re including to their crew’s risk. Wan-Bissaka rewarded for his journey with the personal purpose on the finish of the half.

Way more to come back from Newcastle, certainly? Woltemade has barely been within the sport.

02:54pm

Half time: West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

Properly, the temper has completely modified from the primary couple of minutes of this match.

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West Ham go into the break 2-1 up, after falling behind within the fourth minute.

The house aspect have rallied since conceding the opening purpose, and they’re good worth for his or her lead.

Now can Nuno Espirito Santo’s crew hold on for his or her first dwelling league win of the season?

02:51pm

GOAL! West Ham 2 Newcastle 1

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West Ham have gone up in entrance simply earlier than half-time, and this time fortune is on their aspect!

Sven Botman slides contained in the field to intercept a Wan-Bissaka cross from the suitable, however the Dutch worldwide can solely prod the ball previous Pope into the online!

02:48pm

45 minutes: West Ham 1 Newcastle 1

5 minutes of stoppage time introduced in east London.

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Newcastle midfielder Joelinton spins round Max Kilman with the ball within the field and bends a low effort in the direction of purpose however Areola is there to leap to his left and push the ball away for a nook.

02:45pm

43 minutes: West Ham 1 Newcastle 1

The house aspect have stood up very effectively towards the variety of corners they’ve confronted from Newcastle this afternoon, and after Areola punches away a Tonali cross, West Ham nearly launch a counter-attack instantly, however Pape Diouf’s tried by means of ball for Bowen is over hit and swept away by Pope.

02:41pm

39 minutes: West Ham 1 Newcastle 1

Areola has simply produced a tremendous save to maintain the rating degree, with the West Ham goalkeeeper producing a robust proper hand to tip Anthony Gordon’s low strike across the submit when it appeared to be creeping into the nook.

02:36pm

GOAL! West Ham 1 Newcastle 1

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West Ham strike again and get their leveller and it’s Lucas Paqueta who has scored it.

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It has been coming, however Pope shall be very upset at his position within the purpose, after the West Ham quantity 10 fires in the direction of purpose from simply over 20 yards away, however Pope can not kind out his palms to push the ball away, with the ball simply slithering beneath his diving physique into the online.

02:34pm

34 minutes: West Ham 0 Newcastle 1

Nick Pope has now been known as into motion to maintain the rating at 1-0 for Newcastle.

First, the England goalkeeper plunges low to push away Paqueta’s low pushed free kick for a nook.

After which, from the set piece, the Newcastle primary then is available to palm a Kilman header over the bar.

02:32pm

29 minutes: West Ham 0 Newcastle 1

That is now West Ham’s finest spell of possession. Diouf places in a cross into the field and Nick Pope comes flying out of purpose to punch the ball away, however the rebound narrowly eludes Summerville within the field earlier than the guests finally clear the ball away.

02:28pm

25 minutes: West Ham 0 Newcastle 1

After a quick lull within the sport, West Ham are making use of strain in pursuit of their equaliser.

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First, the house aspect work the ball effectively out to Paqueta on the suitable hand aspect of the penalty space, however earlier than the Brazilian midfielder can ship a harmful cross, the flag goes up for offside.

Shortly afterwards, Wan-Bissaka flies down the suitable hand aspect and slings in a deflected cross that loops onto the cross bar of the Newcastle purpose and out for a nook,

02:21pm

18 minutes: West Ham 0 Newcastle 1

West Ham briefly seemed reinvigorated after that penalty choice, however Newcastle have now regained management of this contest.

Some good footwork from Woltemade feeds Jacob Murphy on the suitable hand aspect, however the suitable winger can not double his tally for the day, along with his shot straight at Areola who palms the ball away for a nook.

02:17pm

26 seconds between Bowen and Murphy’s efforts

02:16pm

14 minutes: West Ham 0 Newcastle 1

Bowen VAR choice overturned

Penalty overturned!

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Referee Rob Jones has gone over to the pitchside monitor, had a take a look at the incident and has introduced to the London Stadium that Thiaw had gotten a contact on the ball.

02:12pm

11 minutes: West Ham 0 Newcastle 1

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Penalty to West Ham! However it’s being checked by VAR…

Aaron Wan-Bissaka fees down the suitable flank and threads the ball into Bowen who advances into the field.

Newcastle defender Malick Thiaw is then adjudged to have introduced Bowen down with a sliding sort out, however replays are displaying the German worldwide will get a toe on the ball earlier than colliding into the West Ham captain.

02:11pm

9 minutes: West Ham 0 Newcastle 1

West Ham have been defiant after being rocked by that early Murphy purpose.

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Callum Wilson has simply fired a shot in the direction of purpose at Nick Pope’s close to submit however the England keeper comfortably parries the ball away.

02:09pm

Fortune is hiding for West Ham

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Has West Ham’s day peaked with Bowen hitting the submit? Was a reasonably vivid begin, however that doesn’t rely for a lot when your opponents rating from their first counter-attack.

Odd defending from Diouf, Murphy seemed harmful as quickly as he obtained the ball. His marker obtained additional and additional away from his man because the transfer progressed. Virtually like he was goading him: How a lot house and time do you fancy on your shot, Jacob? Is that this sufficient? Bit extra? Harmful sport.

02:05pm

GOAL! West Ham 0 Newcastle 1

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A unprecedented couple of minutes on the London Stadium, with Newcastle taking the lead by way of Jacob Murphy, lower than a minute after Jarrod Bowen strikes the submit on the different finish!

The West Ham skipper let fly from the sting of the penalty space with a superb arduous strike that cannoned off the submit and had Nick Pope overwhelmed.

Then, in a flash, Newcastle race up the opposite finish, as Jacob Murphy cuts in from the suitable flank and drills a beautiful effort low previous Areola to present the guests the lead.

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So unfortunate for the house aspect.

02:01pm

Kick off

And we’re off!

West Ham are taking part in of their conventional claret and blue dwelling equipment, whereas Newcastle are decked out in florescent darkish inexperienced shirts.

01:59pm

Groups strolling out onto the pitch

Each groups have made their approach out the tunnel and onto the pitch.

The West Ham crew are met with cheers and roars from these in attendance, however there are pockets of seats which might be unoccupied within the stands.

One does wonder if extra seats shall be abandoned by the house followers earlier than the tip of the match.

01:54pm

Eddie Howe pre-match feedback

Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe, talking to Sky Sports activities pre-match: “Yeah, I’m actually pleased with how issues went in midweek [after Newcastle’s cup win vs Spurs].

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“The Premier League [and Newcastle’s league form] is essential to us  – again to again wins can change the dynamic.

Requested whether or not Newcastle will need to tackle their away league kind: “Very a lot so – particularly within the Premier League. We’ve not had the wins to match these previous performances, particularly objectives.”

When requested about West Ham’s current kind: “We will solely deal with ourselves. We all know West Ham could be a harmful opponent with match winners, so there’s no complacency in our crew.”

01:46pm

The lay of the land from the London Stadium

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Eclectic soundtrack on the rarely-pulsating London Stadium earlier than kick-off, the place West Ham have bravely determined to let every of their gamers choose a track. Kyle Walker-Peters went for By no means Too A lot by Luther Vandross, following AC/DC from NPC central midfielder Andy Irving.

Each on the bench at present with Freddie Potts, son of Steve, is in from the beginning as Nuno Espirito Santo has his newest swing at kickstarting his crew.

Newcastle have received at this stadium extra not too long ago than West Ham, on tenth March. West Ham at the moment are into month 9 with no dwelling victory, their final right here was towards Leicester on the finish of February.

Bleak, as is Newcastle’s away kind within the league, no win in seven and three failures to attain in that run. Intimidating look to their line-up although. Midfield three of Guimaraes, Tonali and Joelinton are doubtless to present Potts Jr a tricky afternoon.

01:38pm

Nick Pope pre-match interview

Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope, talking to Sky Sports activities pre-match, mentioned: “The beginning of the season was all the time going to be a difficult interval for ourselves. There have been some good performances however we couldn’t fairly get the outcomes we fairly needed.

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“It’s good that these performances appear to have blossomed now a bit bit extra and we’ve seen some good outcomes.

“In fact, away kind is one thing we need to change. Clearly, no wins but so it’s one thing we’re taking a look at. Residence kind has been regular for a very long time now and I believe for us to enhance as a crew, the away outcomes are one thing we have to absorb a greater path than we’re at present. That’s one thing we’re decided to do.”

01:30pm

Some stats to whet your urge for food

• West Ham have received simply two of their final 12 Premier League video games towards Newcastle (D4 L6), with each of those victories coming away from dwelling (August 2021, November 2024).

• Newcastle have misplaced simply one in every of their eight Premier League away video games on the London Stadium towards West Ham (W5 D2), and are unbeaten of their final six visits (W4 D2).

• West Ham United have made their worst begin to a Premier League season after 9 matches (4 factors), with 2006-07 their earlier worst (5 factors). The membership have by no means beforehand suffered as many as eight defeats of their opening 10 video games of a league season.

• Newcastle United are winless of their final seven away Premier League matches (D4 L3), failing to attain in 4 of these video games. They final had an extended away winless run between August and December 2021 (9 video games).

• West Ham have conceded essentially the most objectives within the Premier League this season (20) and have confronted the second most photographs (133) and have the second worst anticipated objectives towards whole (15.2). It’s the earliest right into a league season the membership have conceded 20 objectives since 1967-68 (21 in eight video games).

01:23pm

Nuno Espirito Santo pre-match ideas

West Ham supervisor Nuno Espirito Santo, talking to Sky Sports activities pre-match: “As we speak, I anticipate enchancment. It’s principally what we would like.

“There’s no different recipe for fulfillment [than working hard in training], particularly within the state of affairs we’re in. Actions that may take us out the spell we now have been by means of.

“It’s as much as us, the crew to attach with the followers. I believe if we give them a bit bit, they’ll give us extra.”

01:15pm

Oh, Howe Eddie loves groups in claret and blue!

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Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe travels to the London Stadium, pursuing his crew’s first away league win in eight matches.

Although, the 47-year-old could also be quietly glad that West Ham are his opponents this afternoon.

Howe has seven earlier Premier League wins towards the east London membership, and solely has extra top-flight victories as a supervisor towards Aston Villa (eight).

01:02pm

Will Wilson inflict some ache onto his outdated membership?

Callium Wilson is Newcastle’s third all-time Premier League main scorer with 47 objectives. – Tim Markland/Getty Pictures

Callum Wilson spent 5 years with Newcastle, scoring 49 objectives in 130 appearances in all competitions earlier than departing the membership final summer time and becoming a member of West Ham on a free switch.

Now, the 33 yr outdated shall be beginning for West Ham towards some acquainted faces this afternoon, with the intention of thwarting his former membership, as his present membership search for an elusive dwelling win.

Apparently, that is set to be Wilson’s first ever Premier League look towards one in every of his former golf equipment. Just one participant has performed for 3 or extra golf equipment with extra Premier League appearances than Wilson (245) with out going through a former aspect. The reply? Neil Sullivan (247), the previous Scotland goalkeeper who performed for Wimbledon, Tottenham and Chelsea within the Premier League.

12:47pm

Newcastle crew information

Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe has made six modifications from his aspect’s midweek League Cup win towards Tottenham.

Kieran Trippier misses out from the squad on account of sickness, however full again Lewis Corridor has returned from damage to make it onto the bench.

12:47pm

West Ham crew information

West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has elected to make three modifications from the crew’s 2-1 league defeat away at Leeds final Friday.

Callum Wilson begins up entrance towards his former crew, with midfielders Freddie Potts and Matheus Fernandes additionally coming into the beginning XI.

12:43pm

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12:41pm

Preview: Can West Ham redress their dwelling woes towards Newcastle?

Good afternoon and welcome to the Telegraph’s reside Premier League protection of West Ham’s conflict towards Newcastle on the London Stadium on this Sunday afternoon.

We’re nearly three months into this present marketing campaign, and West Ham have already got had extra managers this season than their whole variety of league wins. With only one win from their opening 9 league video games, the east London membership are enduring their worst ever begin to a Premier League season, and the temper across the membership can hardly be extra sombre, sitting in nineteenth place, six factors from security.

Supervisor Nuno Espirito Santo is underneath no illusions about West Ham’s misfortunes this season, however stays hopeful that their horrible season can kickstart into life towards Newcastle this afternoon, with a primary dwelling league victory on the fifth try. The Portuguese is hoping to have the complete help of the house supporters, who’ve notably voiced their discontent in the direction of the membership’s board on a number of events this season.

The 51-year-old in his pre-match press convention, mentioned: “It’s a actuality that it’s been powerful – we will’t disguise from that. I hope we will join with our followers effectively, and that the followers can see a great efficiency from the beginning. We should be robust at dwelling, and we have to compete.”

In the meantime, Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe shall be looking for the membership’s first away league win this marketing campaign on the London Stadium, and he’s intent on constructing momentum for the north-east membership after an unsettled begin to the season.

Victory this afternoon would symbolize Newcastle’s first again to again league wins since April. Howe, talking in his pre-match convention, mentioned: “It [Winning back to back league games] shall be enormous for us. It’s solely with again to again wins are we going to propel ourselves up the league desk. There’s loads of groups round us within the desk and you’re in search of one win to interrupt out of it. These subsequent two video games are massive video games for us.”

Can West Ham declare their first dwelling league victory this season to appease the ever-growing stressed supporters in east London? Or will Newcastle pile extra distress onto their opponents and safe their first away league win in eight matches?

Group information to comply with shortly.