West Ham Overcomes Newcastle 2-0 in Premier League

West Ham delivered a crucial 2-0 victory against Newcastle at St. James' Park, easing pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui. Tomas Soucek opened the scoring with a header in the 10th minute, exploiting a defensive lapse from Newcastle. Aaron Wan-Bissaka secured the win with a goal that marked his first for the club, effectively halting Newcastle's three-match winning streak and their hopes of breaking into the top six. Despite Newcastle's dominance in possession, they failed to convert chances, with Alexander Isak's offside goal highlighting their frustrations. This win lifts West Ham to 14th in the Premier League, just three points behind Newcastle, and provides Lopetegui with much-needed breathing room amid speculation about his future. The match was marked by Lopetegui's animated presence on the sidelines, earning him a booking for dissent, as he prepares for a challenging fixture against Arsenal next.