"With only two games remaining, the Hammers are two points behind Tottenham in a straight shootout between the two London rivals to avoid the drop. Nuno Espirito Santo's side were left furious last week as a controversial VAR decision ruled out Callum Wilson's 95th-minute equaliser against Arsenal. But the mood in East London will have improved somewhat on Monday after Spurs wasted a chance to move four points clear of West Ham, as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United."
"With Tottenham not in action again until next Tuesday at FA Cup finalists Chelsea, West Ham have an opportunity to pile the pressure on Spurs with a win over a Newcastle side whose hopes of European football look to be all but over following last Sunday's 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest. Fail to win on Tyneside, and West Ham would be relegated with a Tottenham victory at Stamford Bridge. Defeat to Newcastle, given Spurs' advantage in goal difference, would leave West Ham effectively relegated with a Tottenham draw against Chelsea."
""We knew a while ago it would go down to the wire. What we have to do is compete well against Newcastle, so we still have a chance," Nuno told his pre-match press conference. "Our job at West Ham is to be focused and ready for Sunday, and to play Newcastle. They are a very good team, and it's going to be tough. But we are ready, and we have belief. "If we are able to perform well, we can do well. We can't do anything unless we play well. Every game is new, and we have to provide answers on the pitch.""
"Team news for Newcastle v West Ham Newcastle could be without midfielder Joelinton due to a thigh injury. Tino Livramento,"
West Ham travel to St James' Park to face Newcastle United with two matches remaining and a chance to move out of the Premier League relegation zone. They are two points behind Tottenham in the race to avoid the drop. West Ham were frustrated after a VAR decision ruled out Callum Wilson’s late equaliser against Arsenal, but Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Leeds left the situation tighter. Newcastle’s European hopes appear nearly over after a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest. West Ham know outcomes depend on Tottenham’s match at Chelsea, and they must win at Newcastle to keep survival realistic. Nuno Espirito Santo emphasizes competing well, readiness, and belief, while Newcastle may miss Joelinton with a thigh injury.
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