In a tightly contested match at the London Stadium, Newcastle United emerged victorious against West Ham United with a score of 1-0, thanks to a second-half goal from Bruno Guimaraes. The win propels Newcastle to level on points with Manchester City in fifth place in the Premier League, strengthening their hopes for a Champions League spot. Guimaraes capitalized on a cross from Harvey Barnes in the 64th minute, tapping the ball home, although the goal was met with controversy as West Ham claimed a push by Alexander Isak on defender Max Kilman.

West Ham had opportunities to take the lead but failed to convert their chances, with Tomas Soucek and Mohammed Kudus notably missing key scoring opportunities. Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola was a standout performer for the Hammers, making several crucial saves to keep his team in the game. Despite their missed chances, West Ham managed to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities, but ultimately fell short against a resilient Newcastle side.

Post-match, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe praised his team for their gritty performance, especially given their recent injury challenges, including the loss of key players Sven Botman and Lewis Hall. Howe emphasized the importance of the win ahead of their upcoming Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Meanwhile, West Ham's manager Graham Potter expressed frustration over the controversial goal but acknowledged his team's effort, indicating a need for improvement in their attacking play moving forward.