Five of Lucas Paqueta's 15 Premier League goals for West Ham have been from outside of the penalty area

West Ham Rally to Beat Newcastle in First Home Win Under Nuno

West Ham Stun Newcastle to Earn First Home Win of the Season

West Ham United came from behind to defeat Newcastle United 3-1 at the London Stadium, securing their first Premier League home win of the season and a first victory under Nuno Espirito Santo.

The visitors struck first through Jacob Murphy, who curled a precise low shot into the net moments after Jarrod Bowen had struck the post at the other end.

But the Hammers responded impressively, with goals from Lucas Paqueta, an own goal by Sven Botman, and a late clincher from Tomas Soucek sealing a deserved three points.

Match Summary: West Ham Fight Back with Style

7’ | Goal – Newcastle 0-1: Jacob Murphy scored from the edge of the box just seconds after Bowen hit the post.
31’ | Goal – West Ham 1-1: Lucas Paqueta rifled in a brilliant equaliser from distance.
44’ | Goal – West Ham 2-1: Sven Botman diverted Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s low cross into his own net.
90+2’ | Goal – West Ham 3-1: Tomas Soucek followed up Bowen’s effort to tap in the third and secure the win.

VAR Drama and Momentum Shift

A key moment came midway through the first half when West Ham were initially awarded a penalty after Malick Thiaw challenged Bowen in the box. However, VAR intervened, and referee Robert Jones reversed the decision upon review — replays showed the Newcastle defender made contact with the ball first.

Despite the decision, West Ham’s aggressive press and composure in midfield led by Paqueta and Ward-Prowse kept them on the front foot.

What the Win Means

West Ham remain in the relegation zone, but they are now just three points behind 17th-placed Burnley.
This marks Nuno’s first Premier League win since his appointment in September.
Newcastle’s away form continues to falter, extending their winless run on the road to seven months.