West Ham secured their first Premier League win under Nuno Espírito Santo, rallying to defeat Newcastle United 3-1 at the London Stadium.
The visitors got off to a perfect start when Jacob Murphy scored just four minutes into the game, shooting low into the corner shortly after Jarrod Bowen had hit the post at the other end.
The home team quickly regrouped and believed they had won a penalty midway through the first half when Bowen was brought down by Malick Thiaw, but referee Robert Jones reversed his initial call after a VAR review showed the defender got the ball first.
West Ham's persistence paid off when Lucas Paquetá equalized with an impressive left-footed strike from distance after Crysencio Summerville’s cross was cleared into his path.
West Ham then took the lead just before halftime as Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s low cross was accidentally turned into his own net by Sven Botman, making it 2-1 at the break.
The Magpies controlled much of the possession after the break but found it hard to challenge Alphonse Areola, while West Ham looked dangerous on the break.
Freddie Potts thought he had scored on his first league start, but the goal was disallowed for offside in the buildup.
The victory was confirmed deep in stoppage time when Bowen’s shot slipped through Nick Pope’s legs and substitute Tomas Soucek was on hand to tap in from close range, prompting celebrations around the stadium.
The win moves West Ham above Nottingham Forest into 18th place, three points clear of the relegation zone. Newcastle remains in the lower half of the table, still searching for their first away league win in seven months.
Incidents: The story of the match
1': The match begins3': Aaron Wan-Bissaka commits 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.4': GOAL Newcastle: Jacob Murphy (Newcastle) scores! Jacob Murphy scores goal number 2 in the competition (9 matches)17': Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the box.22': Freddie Potts commits a foul for West Ham United.24': Emil Krafth from Newcastle United commits a foul.30': Bruno Guimarêes from Newcastle United commits 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.35': GOAL West Ham: Lucas Paquetá (West Ham) scores! Lucas Paquetá scores goal number 3 in the competition (10 matches)38': Callum Wilson commits a foul on a West Ham United player.38': Callum Wilson commits a foul against West Ham United.39': Dan Burn from Newcastle United commits a foul.41': Missed opportunity! Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.45 +2': Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United commits a foul.45 +5': GOAL Newcastle: Sven Botman (Newcastle) socres an own goal!48': 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.54': 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.59': Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United commits a foul.63': Crysencio Summerville commits a foul on a West Ham United player.66': Joelinton commits a foul for Newcastle United.78': Opportunity wasted. Bruno Guimarêes from Newcastle United attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.90 +1': Foul committed by Tomás Soucek from West Ham United.90 +1': Dan Burn from Newcastle United commits 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.90 +7': GOAL West Ham: Tomás Soucek (West Ham) scores! Tomás Soucek scores goal number 1 in the competition (7 matches)998': The referee whistles for the end of the match
