March 30, (THEWILL)- An injury-plagued Newcastle United side staged an astonishing comeback, recovering from a two-goal deficit to defeat West Ham United 4-3 at St James’ Park. The victory propelled the Magpies within a point of David Moyes’ men in the fierce contest for European qualification.
Initially, Newcastle took the lead through an Alexander Isak penalty, but West Ham struck back with goals from Michail Antonio and Mohammed Kudus. Jarrod Bowen extended the visitors’ advantage after the break, leaving Eddie Howe’s side in dire straits.
However, the resilient Magpies refused to surrender. Isak converted another penalty, and Harvey Barnes equalised before spectacularly netting the winner deep into injury time. Newcastle’s triumph was made all the more remarkable by a mounting injury crisis that saw Jamaal Lascelles, Miguel Almirón and Anthony Gordon forced off.
Despite being reduced to 10 men late on with Gordon’s dismissal, Newcastle held firm to secure a memorable victory that will echo through English Premier League history. The result keeps the Magpies firmly in the hunt for a European berth and underscores their remarkable determination in overcoming adversity.
The pulsating encounter at St James’ Park will be remembered as one of the classic comebacks in the England’s top division competition’s illustrious history.
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