Eddie Howe’s side were 5-0 up over their Champions League-chasing rivals after just 21 minutes at St James’ Park.
Newcastle 6-1 Tottenham RECORD SIGNING ALEXANDER Isak helped blast Newcastle to within touching distance of Champions League football as they took top-four rivals Tottenham apart in a 6-1 rout at St James’ Park.
The clock had just ticked past the minute mark when Joelinton accepted Bruno Guimaraes’ pass wide on the left and cut inside before firing towards the bottom corner. England skipper Kane might have reduced the deficit after Oliver Skipp had picked him out with a square ball, but he uncharacteristically dragged his attempt inches wide, and Spurs were made to pay in brutal fashion.
The visitors were belatedly showing signs of life, but Isak only just failed to make contact with a driven Longstaff cross before defender Dan Burn saw a header blocked from the resulting corner. The Hammers fought back from two down to draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal last Sunday and followed it up with a 4-1 victory over Gent on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa Conference League semi-finals.
It meant Antonio got another opportunity to lead the line and he rewarded his manager’s faith with a fifth-minute opener. It continued Paqueta’s encouraging form since the World Cup break and backed up his goal-scoring display in Thursday’s triumph over Gent. Dominic Solanke muscled his way past Nayef Aguerd and raced into the area but Fabianski saved well with his feet to preserve West Ham’s two-goal lead after half an hour.
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