Newcastle United moved level on points with fifth place Manchester City with a 1-0 win against West Ham United.
In a game that was low on quality, the Magpies managed to come away with three points via Bruno Guimaraes’ strike midway through the second-half.
Eddie Howe made three changes from the FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nick Pope replaced Martin Dubravka in goal, while captain Bruno Guimaraes returned to the midfield in place of Lewis Miley. Jacob Murphy came in for the suspended Anthony Gordon.
Meanwhile, 17-year-old Sean Neave was named on a bench featuring the likes of Callum Wilson, Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff.
Harvey Barnes, playing on the left in Gordon’s absence, twice came close to opening the scoring in the first-half before setting up Guimaraes’ in the 63rd minute.
Barnes delivered an in-swinging cross and the Brazilian stayed onside to slid the ball home.
Our writer Jordan Cronin was at the London Stadium - and here are his Newcastle United player ratings:
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3. LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United is challenged by Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Newcastle United FC at London Stadium on March 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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4. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Fabian Schar of Newcastle looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Birmingham City and Newcastle United at St Andrewâs at Knighthead Park on February 08, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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Newcastle United moved level on points with fifth place Manchester City with a 1-0 win against West Ham United.
In a game that was low on quality, the Magpies managed to come away with three points via Bruno Guimaraes’ strike midway through the second-half.
Eddie Howe made three changes from the FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
5. Dan Burn - 5
Misjudged the flight of the ball on a few occasions. There were moments when he and Schar were challenging for the same ball. Improved in the second-half. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Tino Livramento - 5
A missed clearance inside the opening few minutes almost saw Tomas Soucek open the scoring. Got forward but slowed every attack down on his weaker side. | Getty Images
7. Sandro Tonali - 6
Showed good energy in the middle of the park but often the final pass or shot. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Bruno Guimaraes - 7.5
His performances have been scrutinised in recent weeks but the Brazilian was the pick of the bunch at the London Stadium. NUFC needed a leader and he stepped up. | Getty Images
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Newcastle United moved level on points with fifth place Manchester City with a 1-0 win against West Ham United.
In a game that was low on quality, the Magpies managed to come away with three points via Bruno Guimaraes’ strike midway through the second-half.
Eddie Howe made three changes from the FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Often found pockets of space but didn’t always get his final pass right. But kept his physical presence going to the end.
Often found pockets of space but didn’t always get his final pass right. But kept his physical presence going to the end.
9. Joelinton - 6
Often found pockets of space but didn’t always get his final pass right. But kept his physical presence going to the end. | Getty Images
Saw quite a ball of the ball down the right. His crossing improved as the game progressed.
Saw quite a ball of the ball down the right. His crossing improved as the game progressed.
10. Jacob Murphy - 5.5
Saw quite a ball of the ball down the right. His crossing improved as the game progressed. | Getty Images
Twice called Alphonse Areola into action in the first-half before setting up Guimaraes’ goal. Heavily involved.
Twice called Alphonse Areola into action in the first-half before setting up Guimaraes’ goal. Heavily involved.
11. Harvey Barnes - 7
Twice called Alphonse Areola into action in the first-half before setting up Guimaraes’ goal. Heavily involved. | AFP via Getty Images
Newcastle struggled to get Isak into the game. Important thing is he came through unscathed ahead of Sunday’s final.
Newcastle struggled to get Isak into the game. Important thing is he came through unscathed ahead of Sunday’s final.
12. Alexander Isak - 6
Newcastle struggled to get Isak into the game. Important thing is he came through unscathed ahead of Sunday’s final. | Getty Images
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Newcastle United moved level on points with fifth place Manchester City with a 1-0 win against West Ham United.
In a game that was low on quality, the Magpies managed to come away with three points via Bruno Guimaraes’ strike midway through the second-half.
Eddie Howe made three changes from the FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
13. Joe Willock (on for Barnes, 79) - N/A
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14. Callum Wilson (on for Isak, 79) - N/A
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15. Sean Longstaff (on for Guimaraes. 88) - N/A
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16. Martin Dubravka - unused sub
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Newcastle United moved level on points with fifth place Manchester City with a 1-0 win against West Ham United.
In a game that was low on quality, the Magpies managed to come away with three points via Bruno Guimaraes’ strike midway through the second-half.
Eddie Howe made three changes from the FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Newcastle United player ratings as Bruno Guimaraes’ goal earns the Magpies a 1-0 win at West Ham United.
Newcastle United moved level on points with fifth place Manchester City with a 1-0 win against West Ham United.
In a game that was low on quality, the Magpies managed to come away with three points via Bruno Guimaraes’ strike midway through the second-half.
Eddie Howe made three changes from the FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
21. Matt Targett - unused sub
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