Newcastle took a giant step towards securing the English Premier League status of Saturday afternoon with a dramatic 3-2 win over high flying West Ham at the St James Park.
Issa Diop's own goal off an Allan Saint-Maximin’s miscued shot gave the home side the lead with Joelinton tap-in ensuring that the hosts took a healthy 2-0 win lead to the break.
West Ham had Craig Dawson sent off for two first-half bookings in the first half as David Moyes’ men struggled with Newcastle’s pacy wingers throughout the first period of the match.
West Ham who are chasing for the top four drew level from a Diop header and a Jesse Lingard penalty that was awarded after a VAR review.
Newcastle had the final say, substitute Joe Willock heading an important winning goal that lifts Steve Bruce's side up to 15th in the table, with a nine-point cushion to the bottom three.
West Ham remain fourth but have now played a game more than fellow Champions League hopefuls Chelsea and Liverpool, who will have the opportunity to leapfrog the Hammers before they play again.