Newcastle vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League newest rating and aim updates as struggling Hammers face check
Newcastle United host West Ham in the Premier League.
The Magpies have had mixed form at times this season but after some impressive recent results, including a win over Arsenal, three points tonight could take Eddie Howe’s team into the top six and just one point below Chelsea in third.
West Ham have had a much poorer start to their season, with Julen Lopetegui’s side languishing in 14th, just three points above the relegation places.
And with matches against fellow strugglers Leicester and Wolves coming up – as well as a match at home to Arsenal up next – the Hammers desperately need a win as they head into one of the most congested periods in the fixture list in December.
Follow all the latest build-up, news and updates below:
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
23 mins: Much better from West Ham, again. Antonio holds the ball up well and Soler exchanges a nice one-two with Bowen.
The Spain international blasts his shot high and wide.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
20 mins: Relief for Newcastle as Longstaff is caught by Summerville on the edge of the box. Summerville thinks he’s through but it comes back for a foul.
Lopetegui is furious, and is booked. That means he won’t be on the touchline against Arsenal, as he’s picked up enough yellows for a one-match ban.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
17 mins: Isak is allowed all the time in the world to take the ball down on the edge of the West Ham box. Todibo does eventually get out to block the shot. Kelly heads wide at the back post from the corner.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
15 mins: Decent chance for Newcastle, from a mistake from Wan-Bissaka. The full-back’s header falls straight to Willock, but he can’t wrap his foot around the shot and it bends wide.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
14 mins: Goals change games! Now it’s West Ham who are taking charge, with Newcastle looking stunned. Bowen is given a chance as Newcastle give it away, but West Ham can’t take advantage.
GOAL! Newcastle 0-1 West Ham (SOUCEK 10’)
HOW ABOUT THIS?! West Ham take the lead through the big man – Tomas Soucek! West Ham won a corner on the counter-attack, with Livramento heading behind.
But Newcastle are all over the place from the set-piece, Soucek is able to get away from Kelly in the box. He heads past Pope to give West Ham the lead against the run of play!
Emerson with the outswinging corner, Soucek with the simple header and celebration in front of the away end!
Newcastle 0-0 West Ham
7 mins: This is already looking like it could be a long night for West Ham. Newcastle are finding a lot of space to play through Lopetegui’s team.
Gordon’s shot is blocked, with West Ham deep and narrow in defence.
NO GOAL! Newcastle 0-0 West Ham
4 mins: Isak races away and chips the ball over Fabianski! It’s a lovely finish, but the flag goes up!
Oh… this is tight! But Isak is offside – Kilman was able to step up just in time to catch Isak offside.
