West Ham come from behind to earn first win under Nuno | OneFootball

West Ham claimed their first Premier League victory under Nuno Espírito Santo, coming from behind to beat Newcastle United 3-1 at the London Stadium.

The visitors made the ideal start when Jacob Murphy struck after just four minutes, firing low into the corner only seconds after Jarrod Bowen had rattled the post at the other end.

The hosts regrouped quickly and thought they had a penalty midway through the first half when Bowen went down under a challenge from Malick Thiaw, but referee Robert Jones overturned his initial decision following a VAR review which showed the defender had touched the ball first.

The Hammers’ pressure eventually told when Lucas Paquetá levelled with a superb left-footed drive from distance after Crysencio Summerville’s cross was cleared into his path.

West Ham then completed the turnaround shortly before the break as Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s low delivery was turned into his own net by Sven Botman, giving them a 2-1 lead at half-time.

The Magpies saw plenty of possession after the restart but struggled to test Alphonse Areola, while West Ham continued to threaten on the counter.

Freddie Potts thought he had marked his first league start with a goal, but it was ruled out for offside in the build-up.

The result was sealed deep into stoppage time when Bowen’s effort slipped through Nick Pope’s legs and substitute Tomas Soucek followed up to tap in from close range, sparking relief and celebration around the stadium.

The win lifts West Ham above Nottingham Forest into 18th place, three points from safety. Newcastle remain in the bottom half, still without an away league victory in seven months.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka committed a foul against a West Ham United player.

Newcastle United takes the lead against West Ham United, making it 1-0. Jacob Murphy scores with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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GOAL Newcastle: Jacob Murphy (Newcastle) scores!

Jacob Murphy scores goal number 2 in the competition (9 matches)

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Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the box.

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Freddie Potts committed a foul for West Ham United.

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Emil Krafth from Newcastle United committed a foul.

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Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United committed a foul.

It's now 1-1 between West Ham United and Newcastle United. Lucas Paquetá has found the back of the net for West Ham with a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area.It's now West Ham United 1, Newcastle United 1. Lucas Paquetá scores for West Ham with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner. The assist came from Mateus Fernandes, who set him up with a header.

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GOAL West Ham: Lucas Paquetá (West Ham) scores!

Lucas Paquetá scores goal number 3 in the competition (10 matches)

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Callum Wilson committed a foul on a West Ham United player.

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Callum Wilson committed a foul against West Ham United.

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Dan Burn from Newcastle United committed a foul.

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Missed opportunity! Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United committed a foul.

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GOAL Newcastle: Sven Botman (Newcastle) socres an own goal!

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Opportunity wasted! Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The chance came after a quick counter-attack, with Jarrod Bowen providing the cross.

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Opportunity wasted. William Osula from Newcastle United took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the right.

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Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United committed a foul.

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Crysencio Summerville commits a foul on a West Ham United player.

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Joelinton commits a foul for Newcastle United.

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Opportunity wasted. Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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Foul committed by Tomás Soucek from West Ham United.

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Dan Burn from Newcastle United committed a foul.

West Ham United leads Newcastle United 3-1. Tomás Soucek scores with a left-footed shot from close range, capitalizing on a quick counterattack.

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GOAL West Ham: Tomás Soucek (West Ham) scores!

Tomás Soucek scores goal number 1 in the competition (7 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match