West Ham vs Newcastle Report

Scorer: Guimaraes 63’

Newcastle United strengthened their push for UEFA Champions League qualification as Bruno Guimarães’ second-half goal secured a crucial 1-0 win over West Ham United in the Premier League.

The victory extends the Magpies’ strong form, while West Ham missed the opportunity to claim a third consecutive league win for the first time since 2023.

West Ham Start Brightly But Fail to Capitalise

Coming into the match with back-to-back league victories and clean sheets, West Ham started aggressively and nearly took an early lead inside the first minute. However, Tomáš Souček squandered a golden opportunity from six yards, firing wastefully over the bar.

Newcastle gradually settled into the contest, with Harvey Barnes forcing Alphonse Areola into two smart saves in quick succession.

While both sides searched for a breakthrough as half-time approached, chances remained limited. Mohammed Kudus had a promising moment when he threatened to break through on goal, but Kieran Trippier’s last-ditch intervention kept the Hammers at bay.

Guimarães Breaks the Deadlock as Newcastle Take Control

The second half began with a continued lack of clear-cut opportunities, though Areola was called into action again, producing a brilliant reflex save to claw away a miscued clearance from Max Kilman.

Newcastle eventually found the decisive goal just after the hour mark. Barnes delivered a teasing cross into the box, which was met by Guimarães, who stretched to poke the ball past Areola and give the Magpies the lead.

West Ham looked for an immediate response and were left frustrated when a penalty appeal was waved away.

Guimarães appeared to bundle into Jarrod Bowen inside the box, but the referee and VAR dismissed the home side’s claims, sparking anger from the West Ham supporters.

Newcastle Hold Firm as West Ham Struggle for a Response

As the game entered the final 10 minutes, West Ham pushed for an equaliser, but Newcastle remained composed and looked the more dangerous side in transition.

Eddie Howe’s men managed the closing stages well, seeing out the victory to claim three vital points ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.

Newcastle Edge Closer to Top-Four as West Ham Stay 16th

The win boosts Newcastle’s hopes of securing a Champions League spot, reinforcing their strong league form. Meanwhile, West Ham’s failure to capitalise on their early dominance sees them remain in 16th place, missing a chance to build on their recent resurgence.

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