Newcastle United vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Newcastle failed to make the most of a dream start as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to West Ham that left them in fourth place in the Premier League.
Callum Wilson raced clear to put Eddie Howe’s team in front after three minutes, shortly after Joe Willock had a goal disallowed for the hosts. But West Ham recovered well and levelled just past the half hour mark through Lucas Paqueta.
Newcastle dominated the second half but could find no way through West Ham’s defence as they drew for the fourth time in five Premier League matches to extend their unbeaten league run to 16.
They are on 40 points from 21 games, two points behind Manchester United who beat Crystal Palace earlier in the day. West Ham are on 19 points from 21 games, one point above the relegation zone.
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Though Burn rises highest to flick on a Trippier free-kick towards the penalty area, Coufal completes a clearance to keep Newcastle at bay.
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The Magpies' pressure is incessant now, as West Ham hang on determinedly for a point. Gordon has been very lively since coming on, and seems to be his new team's best hope of finding a way through.
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Indicating the overall direction of play since the hour mark, Newcastle have attempted the last six shots on goal in this game.
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After Gordon has a shot blocked behind for a corner, Schar heads over the top from the centre of the area following Trippier's corner.
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SAVE! Trippier whips over a characteristically dangerous free-kick to the penalty spot, but an unmarked Wilson then plants his header straight at Fabianski, who is grateful to make a routine save!
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For all their efforts to shift the ball around quickly, Newcastle are being kept at arm's length by West Ham's diligent defending - the visitors really have stuck to their task without wavering.
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