The Hammers were solid enough at the back. Carlos Soler was excellent in midfield on only his second Premier League start. Lucas Paqueta was something like his old self, Jarrod Bowen was a threat and Michail Antonio a battering ram in attack.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has admitted he faces a nervous wait on the fitness of certain players for their clash with Arsenal this weekend. It is a short turnaround for the Hammers, following on

West Ham United eased the pressure on new manager Julen Lopetegui with a surprise 2-0 victory away to in-form Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday.

West Ham ease Julen Lopetegui pressure but Newcastle win must prove just the start - Under-fire manager’s confusing Hammers blueprint gets much clearer in hugely impressive display at St James’ Park

Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League, even if that might be a difficult prospect given how Liverpool have shot off in front. On their part, even though they’re in something of a transition season under Julen Lopetegui, West Ham will want to be competing for European football.

Julen Lopetegui says West Ham were worthy winners at Newcastle - Lopetegui came into the game under pressure following some poor displays from the Hammers in recent weeks.

Goals from Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka earned West Ham a fine victory at St James' Park on a night their manager was under pressure

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has admitted he faces a nervous wait on the fitness of certain players for their clash with Arsenal this weekend. It is a short turnaround for the Hammers, following on from Monday night's impressive 2-0 win away to Newcastle.