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Football latest: West Ham ease pressure with win at Newcastle plus Salah contract debate - BBC Sport

Summary

  1. Newcastle falteringpublished at 09:14 Greenwich Mean Time

    Newcastle 0-2 West Ham

    Newcastle United

    Anthony Gordon shows frustration after missing a chance for Newcastle against West HamImage source, Getty Images

    Newcastle's defeat to West Ham was their second defeat in their last three home Premier League matches.

    Prior to that, Newcastle had only lost in two in 20 Premier League matches at home.

    This weekend's results see them drop to 10th in the table, their lowest position at this stage of the season since the 2021-22 campaign.

  2. West Ham's points per game under Lopeteguipublished at 09:06 Greenwich Mean Time

    Newcastle 0-2 West Ham

    A graphic showing differences between David Moyes' last season at West Ham and Julen Lopetegui's first season at West HamImage source, Getty Images

    Julen Lopetegui and the West Ham fans will know its too soon to suggest this has been a corner turned.

    Despite this win, they are still averaging fewer points and goals per game than Moyes managed in his final campaign, which saw some fans turn against him.

    West Ham averaged 1.58 goals per game last term but that has dropped to 1.25 this season.

    But defensively there has been improvement, with 1.73 goals conceded per game this term compared to 1.95 in 2023-24.

    "We have to build as a team if we are to work and know what we want to do," Lopetegui told Sky Sports after Monday's win.

    "I think about the play. That is the thing that we try to do. We have a lot of matches that we need to do and I believe in the future this team is going to be able to do the things and show the style as a team."

  3. A huge result for Lopetegui - Carragherpublished at 08:58 Greenwich Mean Time

    Newcastle 0-2 West Ham

    Julen Lopetegui hugs Lucas Paqueta after West Ham's win at NewcastleImage source, Getty Images

    Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has called West Ham's win at Newcastle a huge victory for under pressure manager Julen Lopetegui.

    "A huge result for the manager," Carragher said on Sky Sports.

    "I did not see how West Ham could win this game, they have to use this as a springboard now."

  4. Match statspublished at 08:49 Greenwich Mean Time

    Newcastle 0-2 West Ham

    The match statistics from Newcastle 0 West Ham 2Image source, Getty Images

    The match stats from Newcastle 0-2 West Ham show a largely even affair.

    Newcastle edged the match, both in terms of possession and shots, but managed to steer only two of their attempts on target.

    That is compared to visitors West Ham, who had triple the amount of shots on goal.

  5. West Ham's last resultspublished at 08:42 Greenwich Mean Time

    Newcastle 0-2 West Ham

    Aaron Wan-Bissaka celebrates with Carlos SolerImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham's 2-0 win at Newcastle saw them pick up their second away victory of the season and their first since beating Crystal Palace 2-1 in August.

    They have also kept back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this season.

    West Ham's last six results:

    • Newcastle 0-2 West Ham
    • West Ham 0-0 Everton
    • Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham
    • West Ham 2-1 Manchester United
    • Tottenham 4-1 West Ham
    • West Ham 4-1 Ipswich
  6. Win for Lopetegui that gives hope of a turnaroundpublished at 08:33 Greenwich Mean Time

    Newcastle 0-2 West Ham

    Gary Rose
    BBC Sport

    Tomas Soucek and Emerson hug after Soucek's goal for West Ham at NewcastleImage source, Getty Images

    Ex-Spain boss Lopetegui arrived at West Ham in the summer tasked with moving the Hammers away from the pragmatic football played under David Moyes, who left at the end of last season, and introducing a more attacking style.

    But in Moyes' final campaign they reached the Europa League quarter-finals and finished ninth in the Premier League. The minimum target for Lopetegui, therefore, will be to improve on that.

    He was allowed to spend in the region of £125m on improving the quality of his squad but, prior to Monday, there was little sign of that layout paying dividends.

    The attacking football West Ham fans hoped Lopetegui would introduce was rarely there to be seen as they struggled to score goals - their tally of 13 in their first 11 games was among the lowest in the Premier League with only Everton, Crystal Palace and bottom club Southampton scoring fewer.

    But against Newcastle they showed glimpses of what they are capable of going forwards, attacking with pace and in numbers while they were clinical with their chances.

  7. What Howe saidpublished at 08:25 Greenwich Mean Time

    Newcastle 0-2 West Ham

    Newcastle United

    Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admits he side missed a big opportunity in their defeat to West Ham.

    A home victory for the Magpies would have seen them move to sixth, a point outside the top five.

    "That's a massive frustration," said Howe. "The league is so tight that a couple of wins and the whole picture looks different so we kick ourselves tonight because we knew the opportunity we had at home, potentially a great moment for us in our season.

    "We haven't grabbed the games and these moments as well as we could have done. We have to learn from that and come back stronger."

  8. Today's paperspublished at 08:18 Greenwich Mean Time

    Daily Mirror

    And finally, the Daily Mirror have used the headline "Go Salah" in response to his comments that came out on Monday.

    They also describe West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui as being a "Happy Hammer" after West Ham's win at St James' Park.

    The back page of Tuesday's MirrorImage source, The Mirror
  9. Today's paperspublished at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time

    Metro

    The back page of Metro also describes Mohamed Salah's comments on his Liverpool future as a "bombshell".

    They have also given space on the back page to Pep Guardiola, who said he is not going to change despite Manchester City's run of five straight defeats in all competitions.

    The back page of Tuesday's MetroImage source, Metro
  10. What Lopetegui saidpublished at 08:04 Greenwich Mean Time

    Newcastle 0-2 West Ham

    West Ham United

    Julen Lopetegui gestures during West Ham's win over NewcastleImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has called on his players to use their win at Newcastle as a platform to kick-start their season.

    The Hammers remain 14th after being the Magpies, but are now just four points off London rivals Tottenham in sixth, despite a slow start to their season.

    "We have to build as a team if we are to work and know what we want to do," Lopetegui told Sky Sports after Monday's win.

    "I think about the play. That is the thing that we try to do. We have a lot of matches that we need to do and I believe in the future this team is going to be able to do the things and show the style as a team."

  11. Today's paperspublished at 07:56 Greenwich Mean Time

    The Guardian

    The Guardian continues on the theme of Mohamed Salah's comments on his future at Anfield, also focussing on his "more out than in" comments.

    The back page of Tuesday's GuardianImage source, The Guardian
  12. Today's paperspublished at 07:48 Greenwich Mean Time

    The Daily Mail

    Let's now take a look through Tuesday's back pages.

    We start with the Daily Mail, who have focussed on Mohamed Salah's comments on his future at Anfield with the headlined "Mo Bombshell".

    They also described Tomas Soucek as the "Toon Raider" after his goal against Newcastle on Monday night

    The back page of Tuesday's Daily MailImage source, Daily Mail
  13. get involved

    Get Involved - Mohamed Salah's futurepublished at 07:40 Greenwich Mean Time

    #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply)

    Mohamed Salah looks on during Liverpool's win at SouthamptonImage source, Getty Images

    Mohamed Salah's comments have certainly sparked debate around his future, his importance to Liverpool and also, whether he was right to speak out in the way he did.

    We want to hear your thoughts on Salah and the situation that has developed around him, with his contract now having just over six months remaining on it.

    Have your say using all of the usual channels.

  14. Banda voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Yearpublished at 07:33 Greenwich Mean Time

    Barbra Band runs towards the ball while playing for Orlando PrideImage source, Getty Images

    Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda has been voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year.

    She received the most votes from readers of the BBC Sport website after a five-player shortlist was announced last month.

    The shortlist - based on performances from September 2023 to August 2024 - was selected by a large panel of experts involved in football around the world, including coaches, players, administrators and non-BBC journalists.

    "I am shocked and surprised to have this award right by my side," the 24-year-old told BBC Sport.

  15. Stress of Chelsea job made me unwell - Hayespublished at 07:26 Greenwich Mean Time

    Emma Hayes smilesImage source, Getty Images

    United States manager Emma Hayes says the stress of her previous job at Chelsea made her "unwell" towards the end of her reign.

    Hayes spent 12 years in charge, winning seven Women’s Super League (WSL) titles, before moving to the USA in the summer.

    She is back in London as the USA play England in a friendly at Wembley on Saturday, and says she is much happier now she has moved into international football.

    The 48-year-old told a media conference on Monday: "I don't have to sacrifice the things that made me healthy. I didn't feel healthy at the end, I actually felt unwell at the end of my time at Chelsea."

  16. Spurs' Vicario has surgery after playing with broken anklepublished at 07:19 Greenwich Mean Time

    Guglielmo Vicario celebrates during Tottenham's win at Manchester CityImage source, Getty Images

    Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has had surgery after playing 60 minutes with a broken ankle against Manchester City on Saturday.

    The 28-year-old needed treatment in the first half following a collision with City winger Savinho, but went on the play the full game asTottenham won 4-0.

    "Sometimes football gives you its highs, and sometimes it challenges you in ways you don't expect," Vicario wrote on social media.

  17. Salah selfish for contract comments - Carragherpublished at 07:11 Greenwich Mean Time

    Mohamed Salah looks on while in action against SouthamptonImage source, Getty Images

    Mohamed Salah is "selfish" for publicly expressing his disappointment at Liverpool's failure to offer him a new contract, says former Reds defender Jamie Carragher.

    Salah, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, told reporters after Sunday's win at Southampton that he is "probably more out than in" and has yet to be offered fresh terms.

    The 32-year-old is Liverpool's top scorer this season with 12 goals in all competitions and scored twice against the Saints to move the club eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.

  18. West Ham stun Newcastle with convincing winpublished at 07:05 Greenwich Mean Time

    Newcastle 0-2 West Ham

    Gary Rose
    BBC Sport

    Tomas Soucek celebrates in front of West Ham's fans after beating NewcastleImage source, Getty Images

    Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka scored as West Ham secured an impressive win at Newcastle to ease the pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui.

    The Spanish coach replaced David Moyes in the summer but had endured a difficult start with just three wins from the Hammers' first 11 games.

    But this eye-catching result will go a long way to providing hope to the club's supporters that he is capable of turning things around.

  19. Good morningpublished at 07:00 Greenwich Mean Time

    Hello and welcome to today's football news live text! We hope you are all well.

    West Ham picked up a vital win away at Newcastle in Monday's Premier League fixture, giving them just their second away league win of the season.

    Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has faced criticism following an interview in which he said he was "more out than in" over his future at Anfield, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.

    Also, we will be looking ahead to the return of the Champions League tonight, with Manchester City in action.