West Ham United vs Newcastle United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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West Ham United vs Newcastle United
West Ham may have scored in all of their Premier League home games throughout 2023 so far, but not since March 2019 have they managed to defeat Newcastle in front of their own supporters. Can they end that barren run today?
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
Trippier floats over a cross from the right, but as Anderson attempts to meet it at the back post, he comes under intense pressure from Coufal and can only steer his header off target.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
Bowen and Soucek combine on the right, but Newcastle's defence quickly close them both down to nip any potential danger in the bud. Otherwise, the visitors have had more of the ball so far.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
The hosts kick off, and we are under way in London!
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
The players are out on the pitch at a sunny London Stadium, and kick-off is now just moments away!
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
Newcastle also have one of their main marksmen back in the fold today, as Antonio's good friend Wilson returns from a thigh problem and starts on the bench. Lascelles continues to deputise for Botman after captaining the Magpies on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon has already accumulated five Premier League yellow cards so serves a suspension; Anderson replaces him.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
In their final fixture before the upcoming international break, West Ham make five changes to the team that won in Germany last time out. Most notably, Antonio returns from injury to start up front, captain Zouma is selected at the back, and Areola replaces Fabianski in goal.
West Ham United vs Newcastle United
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