Newcastle vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League newest rating and purpose 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:
HALF TIME! Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
A surprise scoreline at St James’ Park – against the run of play and the run of form! Soucek’s header from a West Ham corner in the difference so far.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
45+2 mins: Bowen cracks a dipping volley from range, but it’s comfortable for Pope to collect. Looks like West Ham will make it to half time in front.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
45 mins: There will be three minutes added on. Can Newcastle get one back before the break?
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
39 mins: CHANCE! St James’ Park was waiting for the net to bulge! Guimaraes floats a stunning ball through to Isak – who takes the touch on his chest.
But with Fabianski coming out, Isak sends the shot wide on the half-volley! A difficult chance, but a good one for an in-form striker.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
36 mins: SAVE! It should be 1-1! An error from Todibo, who fails to clear an easy cross, sees Gordon have the chance to score from inside six yards.
But Fabianski gets out and makes himself big. It’s a great stop from the goalkeeper. Newcastle continue to grow in threat.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
34 mins: Super play from Lewis Hall! The left back sees the space open up and takes off. A driven low shot narrowly evades Isak sliding in at the back post.
Close. Newcastle have steadied and are on top again.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
31 mins: Michail Antonio requires a new shirt after his is ripped following a duel with Kelly. The West Ham striker goes topless and receives a replacement on the sidelines.
The Newcastle fans are getting frustrated.
Newcastle 0-1 West Ham
28 mins: Chance! Nice ball from Gordon to find Longstaff. The header is directed on target but Fabianski makes the save.
That was Newcastle’s first effort on target.
