Nuno Espírito Santo seals first West Ham win as they down Newcastle United
Nuno Espírito Santo secured his first win as West Ham manager.
West Ham produced an inspired performance against an under par Newcastle.
The result marks a welcome lift for the new boss after a tricky spell that followed his appointment.
West Ham were without their central defender Dino Mavropanos, a setback at the back.
Newcastle appeared flat, failing to find rhythm or danger in the hosts’ shape.
Eddie Howe spoke highly of Callum Wilson.
He is the same person today as at the start of his career, Howe said.
He is right up there, for all those reasons, according to Howe.
West Ham’s performance will give the crowd belief ahead of a busy run of fixtures.
For now, this is a win that will live long in the memory of the claret and blue faithful.
It was marked by disciplined defending and sharp counters that unsettled Newcastle at key moments.
The atmosphere in east London suggested the circus has not forgotten its roots.
- Nuno Espírito Santo earns his first win as West Ham boss.
- Callum Wilson gets high praise from Eddie Howe.
- Dino Mavropanos was absent for West Ham, but the win boosts morale.
Callum Wilson
West Ham United