Bruno Guimaraes stuck out a leg to turn home Harvey Barnes’ cross in the 63rd minute for the game’s only goal.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe celebrated a "massive win" against West Ham, 1-0, boosting team morale and their position in the top six ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Bruno Guimaraes scored the winning goal. Howe emphasized the importance of winning to build belief before the final, despite West Ham boss Graham Potter's complaint about the goal.