Newcastle’s Premier League winning streak ends in dramatic 2-2 draw with West Ham
Souček’s early strike rattles Newcastle
Newcastle United’s bid for a fourth straight Premier League win was halted as West Ham grabbed a late equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw on Sunday. The game kicked off with a blow for the Magpies when Tomáš Souček tapped in from close range inside the first eight minutes, giving the Hammers a shock early lead.
Isak’s brace briefly turns the tide
But Newcastle showed grit. Alexander Isak dashed into life after the break, scoring two rapid-fire goals to put the hosts firmly in front. His first was a slick finish inside the box, followed by a tidy tap-in from Kieran Trippier’s cross. Newcastle looked poised to secure all three points.
Hat-trick heartbreak and late drama
Isak came agonisingly close to a hat-trick, only to see his shot cannon off the post after rounding West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola. Just when Newcastle thought victory was theirs, Mohammed Kudus unleashed a thunderbolt from outside the box in the 89th minute to level for the Hammers, denying the Magpies maximum points.
Tensions flare and missed chances mount
- Newcastle boss Eddie Howe made one change, bringing in Elliot Anderson for the suspended Anthony Gordon.
- Despite early possession dominance, Newcastle couldn’t stop Souček’s opener, set up by Lucas Paqueta and Emerson.
- Controversy struck as Bruno Guimarães escaped a second yellow card after fouling James Ward-Prowse.
- Miguel Almirón and Dan Burn both came close but failed to convert chances.
The draw leaves Newcastle eighth on 13 points. Their unbeaten run stretches to seven matches across all competitions – a silver lining for the Magpies who will be desperate to turn draws into wins soon.
