Osula at the double as Newcastle push brittle West Ham closer to the brink

<p>It was a decision that threatens to keep Nuno Espírito Santo awake for many nights to come. Why, oh why, West Ham’s manager will doubtless wonder, did he opt to start with a back three on Tyneside?</p><p>Instead of subduing Eddie Howe’s players it simply served to remind Nick Woltemade precisely why he is Newcastle’s record signing. By the 26th minute, when Nuno scrapped that configuration for a much more effective back four, West Ham were 2-0 down and had one foot in the Championship.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/17/newcastle-west-ham-premier-league-match-report">Continue reading...</a>