Will Osula scored twice as Newcastle United edged West Ham United to the brink of Premier League relegation with a 3-1 victory at St James' Park. The result leaves the Hammers in deep trouble, needing a miracle to avoid the drop.
Osula struck either side of half-time after record signing Nick Woltemade had given the Magpies an early lead with his first league goal since December. Substitute Taty Castellanos pulled one back with an eye-catching finish and later hit the crossbar, but it was not enough to spark a full comeback.
"We didn't play with full fight and spirit like against Arsenal. We missed everything - fight, energy, second balls," said West Ham's Fernandes after the match. Manager added: "The game was not lost in the first 20 minutes, but the way we conceded was poor. We owe it to the club to try to the end."
West Ham now face a near-impossible task to stay up. Tottenham need just one more point from their final two games to be safe, barring a huge goal-difference swing. For Newcastle, the win keeps alive a slim chance of European football, with a Conference League place still mathematically possible.
The Toon Army paid tribute to Kieran Trippier on his final appearance at St James' Park. The atmosphere was celebratory for the home fans, while dejected faces among the visiting supporters reflected a resignation to their likely fate.
