Struggling West Ham produced a gritty performance to secure a rare away point and frustrate in-form Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Sean Longstaff followed up his two goals against Southampton on Tuesday which booked the Magpies a place in the Carabao Cup final, setting up Callum Wilson to fire the hosts with a clinical finish.
Fabian Schar nearly made it 2-0 from a free-kick before Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta equalized from inside the penalty area – Newcastle’s first Premier League goal since 6 November.
Eddie Howe’s side were far from their best and the 69th-minute introduction of new signing Anthony Gordon as a substitute failed to inspire Newcastle as West Ham dug deep.
On a frustrating day for the Magpies, Joelinton was booked for a clear dive inside the West Ham box by referee Peter Bankes, while Allan Saint-Maximin saw a goal-bound attempt blocked on his first Premier League start since August 28.
Newcastle, who started the weekend in third place, are now fourth with 40 points – four ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham, who entertain Manchester City on Sunday (1630 GMT).
West Ham remain 16th – one point above the relegation zone – having secured a sixth point on the road this season.
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