Newcastle United put in a dreadful performance as they were beaten 3-1 by struggling West Ham United at the London Stadium.

Despite Jacob Murphy's excellent finish firing the Magpies into a fourth minute lead, Eddie Howe's side's lethargic display allowed a West Ham side who looked flat and devoid of confidence after winning just one of their opening nine matches back into the game.

Lucas Paqueta equalised after Nick Pope allowed his shot to squeeze through his hands at the near post before Sven Botman's own goal meant Newcastle went in at half-time 2-1 down.

Howe made three changes at half-time as he looked to change the tide of the game but as much as they huffed and puffed in their search for an equaliser they lacked the creativity to find one. And they were ultimately sucker-punched on the break in stoppage time as Tomas Soucek was first to the ball after Jarrod Bowen's initial effort squirmed through Pope's legs.

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