West Ham United picked up their first victory under Nuno Espírito Santo, securing a crucial 3–1 win over Newcastle United at the London Stadium. In a dramatic afternoon filled with VAR drama, woodwork rattlers and late heroics, the Hammers showed grit, discipline and attacking flair to stretch Newcastle’s torrid away run to eight Premier League matches without a win.
⚡ Early Chaos and VAR Controversy
The game exploded into life just five minutes in:
- Jarrod Bowen struck the post, nearly lifting the home crowd early…
- …only for Newcastle to punish West Ham within seconds, as Jacob Murphy curled home a stunning opener.
Soon after, Bowen thought he had won a penalty, but VAR ruled defender Malick Thiaw touched the ball first—turning cheers into loud frustration from the London Stadium faithful.
🔥 West Ham Fight Back with Spirit
Unlike their recent poor performance at Leeds, West Ham played with passion:
- Lucas Paquetá forced Nick Pope into two sharp saves
- Max Kilman saw a powerful header tipped over.
- Pressure finally paid off as Paquetá drilled a 25-yard shot inside Pope’s near post.
Momentum belonged to the Hammers — and luck finally joined them in stoppage time. A dangerous delivery from Aaron Wan-Bissaka forced Sven Botman into an own goal, giving West Ham a deserved 2–1 lead at the break.
💪 Professional Second-Half Display
Eddie Howe threw attacking players on at halftime, but Newcastle looked sluggish and disjointed — perhaps already thinking of midweek UEFA Champions League duty.
West Ham stayed compact, controlled the tempo, and punished a lethargic Newcastle side in stoppage time when Tomáš Souček smashed home the third to seal victory.
🧠 Tactical Masterclass and Huge Confidence Boost
This was a performance full of:
- Discipline
- Confidence
- Structure
- Energy
Exactly the medicine West Ham needed to climb away from danger and build belief under Nuno.
Next up? A massive clash vs Burnley — a match Tanzanian Premier League followers and betting fans will surely keep an eye on, especially as the relegation stakes heat up.
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✅ Final Take
West Ham’s 3–1 win wasn’t just three points — it was a statement.
- Nuno’s first victory: ✔️
- Momentum gained: ✔️
- Confidence restored: ✔️
As Newcastle stumble, West Ham rise — and this thrilling Premier League story continues.
