Model verdict
Post-match · 90 sec read
Newcastle beat West Ham 4–3 at home. At half-time it was 1–2.
In possession, the hosts ran the game with 60% of the ball. For accuracy, the hosts completed 82% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 4.07 to 1.42. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 24 shots to 10, 9 on target. At the back, the visitors leaned on their goalkeeper for 5 saves. In front of goal, the visitors were clinical, scoring 3 from 1.42 expected goals. For discipline, the referee produced 4 yellow cards.
On the scoresheet: A. Isak (6'), M. Antonio (21'), M. Kudus (45+9'), J. Bowen (48'), A. Isak (77'), H. Barnes (83'), H. Barnes (90'). Anthony Gordon was sent off in the 90+4' minute.