West Ham United staged a remarkable comeback to claim their first home win of the season, defeating Newcastle United 3-1 at the London Stadium. The Magpies took the lead early on, but the Hammers' spirited response was enough to secure the victory.
In the 32nd minute, a corner kick from Declan Rice was headed past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka by West Ham's centre-back, Alessandro Florenzi, to level the score at 1-1. However, Newcastle United regained the lead just before halftime through an Alex Wilson goal that caught the West Ham defense off guard.
West Ham were determined to get back on terms and started the second half strongly, with Jarrod Bowen scoring two goals in quick succession to give his side a 3-1 advantage. The Hammers' winning margin was sealed when Newcastle United's Callum Wilson missed an opportunity to equalize late on, allowing West Ham to claim all three points.
The victory marks a significant turning point for West Ham, who move up the Premier League table and puts pressure on their rivals to respond. Meanwhile, Newcastle United's loss means they remain in a precarious position at the bottom of the table.
In the 32nd minute, a corner kick from Declan Rice was headed past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka by West Ham's centre-back, Alessandro Florenzi, to level the score at 1-1. However, Newcastle United regained the lead just before halftime through an Alex Wilson goal that caught the West Ham defense off guard.
West Ham were determined to get back on terms and started the second half strongly, with Jarrod Bowen scoring two goals in quick succession to give his side a 3-1 advantage. The Hammers' winning margin was sealed when Newcastle United's Callum Wilson missed an opportunity to equalize late on, allowing West Ham to claim all three points.
The victory marks a significant turning point for West Ham, who move up the Premier League table and puts pressure on their rivals to respond. Meanwhile, Newcastle United's loss means they remain in a precarious position at the bottom of the table.