West Ham relieved pressure on struggling manager Julen Lopetegui on Monday by defeating Newcastle 2-0 on the road thanks to a masterful display. Aaron Wan-Bissaka scored a rare goal in the second half to increase the Hammers' advantage after Tomas Soucek put the visitors ahead at St. James' Park. Newcastle failed to build on the momentum produced by previous victories against Nottingham Forest and Arsenal because they were unable to take advantage of the opportunities they created.

The victory, which is only West Ham's second road win of the season, puts them three points behind Newcastle in 10th position, who were unable to advance into the top six. For Lopetegui, whose future has been the subject of growing rumors only months after he succeeded David Moyes, it will be a big relief.