The mood didn't improve for the home team when a potential penalty was overturned by the referee after reviewing the play, with Malick Thiaw being deemed to have made contact with the ball first.

However, West Ham picked up their pace around the 30-minute mark, forcing Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope into a series of saves, including a low free-kick from Lucas Paquetá that hit the post.

Pressure continued to build on the Newcastle goal, and Paquetá eventually broke through with a 25-yard drive that slipped past Pope and into the net.

Newcastle responded with some strong attacks, but West Ham's luck changed in stoppage time when Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross was inadvertently turned into his own net by Sven Botman.

Eddie Howe made a triple substitution at halftime, but it seemed to make Newcastle less effective, and they struggled to create scoring opportunities in the second half.

When Newcastle did manage to score, their celebration was short-lived as Tomáš Souček had strayed offside in the build-up to the goal.

West Ham looked comfortable in the final stages, and Newcastle's energy seemed to fizzle out as they faced the prospect of a midweek Champions League match.

The win was a significant boost for West Ham, who will face another struggling team, Burnley, at home next weekend.

Lucas Paquetá was a standout player for West Ham, earning the Man of the Match award.