Newcastle turned the opening blow to claim a 3-1 victory after a burst of sustained pressure following the opener. An own goal by a West Ham defender in stoppage time sealed the win for Newcastle. West Ham's troubles persisted as they conceded twice in the first half and another goal after halftime. West Ham stay in the drop zone, as Spurs' results approach to influence their fate. The hosts' attacking spell in the first half helped set the tone, while an unfortunate stoppage-time moment ended the game with a final 3-1 scoreline. The three points boosts Newcastle's position in the table, and extends West Ham's woes despite the late drama.