Postpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 17 April 2021
Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Who'd ever have guessed at the start of the season Liverpool would be hoping for West Ham to lose to boost their chances of finishing fourth?
Summary
Newcastle beat West Ham in thriller to go nine points clear of bottom three
Hammers miss chance to cement place in top four
Willock heads winner after Magpies squandered two-goal lead
Ten-man West Ham fought back from 2-0 down to equalise
Newcastle led through Diop own goal and Joelinton tap-in
Dawson sent off for second yellow card in build-up to Newcastle's opener
Diop header & Lingard penalty for West Ham
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Joseph: I can just imagine how annoyed West Ham are right now. Such an important game and they're throwing it all away. Can't say I'm not happy though (Liverpool fan).
Newcastle will go 3-0 up and then West Ham will score two to set up a nervy last 10 minutes for the Magpies.
Jason, Sheffield
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Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Every time Allan Saint-Maximin gets the ball you're excited to see what will happen. This time he glides forward and picks out Miguel Almiron, whose shot is blocked.
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Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Newcastle LWB Matt Ritchie runs onto a long ball over the top but snatches his shot well wide... and is then flagged offside.
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Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin is bringing out the party pieces now. He does about 10 stepovers in a row - although he then loses the ball.
Postpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 17 April 2021
Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Image source, Getty ImagesJarrod Bowen had a chance seconds after Miguel Almiron's shot but it was straight at Martin Dubravka.
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Brucie proving beyond any doubt that he's the best man for the NUFC job. Hopefully Ashley ties him down to a long term deal.
Beansy the toon fan, Northumberland
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Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Newcastle finished the first half on a high and they start the second in the same spirit. Miguel Almiron crashes a shot wide from distance.
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Graham: Can West Ham get any worse? How many Newcastle supporters are actually confident that they will win this game?
KICK-OFFpublished at 46 mins
Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
The second half begins. Can Newcastle hold on to go nine points clear of the drop zone?
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Richard McLernon: Genuine question from a Newcastle fan: Are you even allowed in the Champions League if Joelinton scores against you?
deldude: That sums up West Ham. In five minutes they concede two goals. Fabianski had a relapse like his old Arsenal days.
Postpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 17 April 2021
Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Two of Joelinton's five Premier League goals for Newcastle have come in his last three appearances. He has played 64 times in England's top flight.
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Image source, Getty ImagesThis first half shows just how much West Ham rely on Lingard at the moment. When he doesn't play well, neither do they!
Ben, Leicester
Change of tactics this week from West Ham... are they aiming to go 2-0 down first then score three in the second half?
Gareth, Glasgow
'Moyes will be furious'published at 13:27 British Summer Time 17 April 2021
HT: Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Neil Lennon
Former Celtic manager on BBC Radio 5 LiveNewcastle have just kicked on. They’ve looked a good side today. They have pace and power and have defended West Ham’s set-plays really well.
David Moyes will be furious with the lack of energy from his side. It’s a big half-time for him.
Postpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 17 April 2021
Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
West Ham have managed to score four own goals this season, the most of any side in the Premier League.
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Saint-Maximin's dribbling is a different level. Is he Ben Arfa in disguise?
Nathan
Finally some football worth watching for Newcastle fans, though will they give West Ham players the assists in fantasy football?
Mike
HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 17 April 2021
Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Image source, Getty ImagesSo far, so good for Newcastle... and Leicester, Chelsea and Liverpool.
INJURY TIMEpublished at 45 mins
Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Only two minutes added on.
It's getting a bit feisty as Jesse Lingard clashes with a Newcastle player.
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Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Joelinton fancies his chances here and bursts into the box before his low shot is saved by Lukasz Fabianski after a nightmare five or 10 minutes for the keeper.
Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 17 April 2021
Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
And to think this game was a bit dull 10 minutes ago.