Newcastle United

West Ham's Triumph over Newcastle; Lopetegui's Strategic Victory

On 25 November 2024, West Ham United achieved a crucial 2-0 win against Newcastle United at St James' Park, breaking the home team's three-match victory streak. West Ham's Tomáš Souček opened the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by Aaron Wan-Bissaka's second-half goal. Despite Newcastle's dominant possession, they failed to score, placing them 10th in the league. This win lifted West Ham out of the relegation zone and alleviated pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui. Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, highlighted their need to improve finishing and decision-making.