West Ham Secure First Home Premier League Win Under Nuno Against Newcastle

West Ham United secured their first home victory since February with a 3-1 comeback win over Newcastle United, marking manager Nuno Espirito Santo's first Premier League win in charge. Newcastle took an early lead through Jacob Murphy, capitalizing on a defensive error, but Lucas Paquetá's stunning long-range equalizer sparked the turnaround, followed by an own goal from Sven Botman and a late goal from Tomáš Souček. Paquetá's man-of-the-match performance, including completing the most passes and winning key duels, was pivotal in lifting West Ham out of the relegation zone and ending their long home win drought. Despite dominating possession, Newcastle struggled to create chances, leading to frustration for manager Eddie Howe, who made multiple substitutions at halftime. The victory was a significant morale boost for West Ham, who had faced criticism and relegation fears earlier in the season, while Newcastle continues to struggle with poor away form and offensive output. Nuno expressed relief and optimism following the win, emphasizing the importance of hard work and consistency moving forward.