West Ham United vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
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West Ham United vs Newcastle United
WHAT'S HAPPENED THERE?? Guimaraes clips a delightful pass into Murphy on the right, his cross ricochets off Cresswell and loops over Areola and looks to be dropping over the line but the Frenchman flings himself backwards and scoops the ball out. Isak can only flick the follow up wide. Incredible athleticism!
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Newcastle break out of West Ham's pressure and give the ball away on the counter, only for Todibo to give the ball straight back to Guimaraes as he breaks down the right. This game has lacked a cutting edge on both sides.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
After an exceptional debut season, Kudus has had a quieter second campaign in England, but the Ghanaian has still attempted the most dribbles in the Premier League this season (140), while only Jérémy Doku (73) has completed more than Kudus (66).
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Excellent start to the second half from Potter's side. They have another corner which drifts its way to Kudus on the far side of the penalty area. His volley bounces into the ground and hits the defender in an awkward position.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
NOBODY THERE! Kudus finds more space down the left as he gets away from Burn and slides a nice ball across goal but Bowen hasn't made the run in time and the ball is gone. If Kudus gets into the groove here Newcastle may be in trouble.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
KUDUS GOES DOWN! Schar lunges for the ball in the area as Kudus falls to the ground. The home fans appeal loudly but Michael Salisbury says no.
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