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.

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

Newcastle were on top but they got a fantastic corner from Emerson and Tomas Soucek pops up in the box with a fantastic header. "They seemed to ride the wave of Newcastle attacks. Newcastle missed big opportunities and that's what you need - when you're down there,

Julen Lopetegui masterminded a 2-0 win over Newcastle United for West Ham on Monday night and he's been given praise

Julen Lopetegui will be breathing a sigh of relief as his West Ham United earned a much-needed win away to Newcastle United.