Newcastle were brought back down to earth following their Carabao Cup heroics in midweek as West Ham held them to a deserved 1-1 draw at St James’ Park.
The Magpies have made huge strides under Eddie Howe this season – with their Wembley date against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final at the end of the month clear evidence of their progress – but their form in the Premier League has been patchy of late.
Newcastle did make a stunning start to the contest, with Joe Willock’s strike inside the first minute ruled out by VAR, before Callum Wilson successfully opened the scoring just two minutes later.
But West Ham more than matched their hosts and equalised before half-time through Lucas Paqueta, who became the first player to score against Newcastle in the Premier League since November 6 and handed them their fourth draw in their last five games in the competition.
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Lucas Paqueta scores from a corner to draw West Ham level at 1-1 away at Newcastle
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What’s next?
Newcastle are back on Sky Sports when Eddie Howe returns to former side Bournemouth next Saturday; kick-off 5.30pm. They’re also live on Sky Sports when Liverpool visit St James’ Park on February 18; kick-off 5.30pm.
Saturday 11th February 5:00pm
Kick off 5:30pm
West Ham face back-to-back London derbies and welcome Chelsea to the London Stadium on February 11 in the lunchtime game; kick-off 12.30pm. They then visit Tottenham live on Sky Sports on February 19; kick-off 4.30pm.
