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Newcastle’s attack struck twice before halftime, while Nick Pope produced key saves and Kieran Trippier received a pre-match presentation.

  • On Sunday, Newcastle United defeated West Ham United 3-1, with William Osula scoring twice and Nick Woltemade netting his first league goal since December to secure a dominant victory.
  • West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo switched to a four-man defense after 26 minutes, abandoning his back three to counter Newcastle's fluent attacks. The tactical adjustment failed to stem the hosts' momentum.
  • Goalkeeper Nick Pope preserved Newcastle's lead with a stunning double save, denying Taty Castellanos and El Hadji Diouf in succession. The Hammers remained unable to find a way back despite improved second-half pressure.
  • Defeat leaves West Ham on the brink of relegation from the Premier League. The Londoners will be relegated on Tuesday if Tottenham Hotspur win at Chelsea, confirming their drop regardless of remaining fixtures.
  • Fans paid tribute to Kieran Trippier during his final home match at St James' Park. The veteran defender addressed the crowd before kick-off, thanking supporters: "It's a big thank right from the first game since Cambridge.
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Will Osula scores twice as Newcastle edge West Ham to brink of relegation

Even if Tottenham lose at Chelsea, the Hammers would need to beat Leeds and hope that their neighbours lose to Everton.

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The Shields Gazette broke the news in Sunderland, United Kingdom on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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