Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe highlights one positive from uncharacteristic West Ham United defeat

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 2: Newcastle players and manager Eddie Howe look glum as they applaud the fans during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on November 2, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images).

Newcastle were deservedly beaten at the London Stadium as strikes from Lucas Paqueta, Tomas Soucek and a Sven Botman own goal helped the Hammers to a 3-1 victory.

Eddie Howe's side had taken the lead through Jacob Murphy inside four minutes, moments after Jarrod Bowen had struck the upright at the other end.