Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Behind the Lines Sportswriters discuss their careers and the work that inspires them. Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United celebrates.Alamy Stock Photo FreeOn the rise Controversy as Newcastle beat West Ham to boost top 4 bid Eddie Howe’s side are up to sixth place in the Premier League, level on points with fifth-placed Manchester City. 10.19pm, 10 Mar 2025 Share options NEWCASTLE REIGNITED their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Bruno Guimaraes sealed a controversial 1-0 win at West Ham on Monday. Brazil midfielder Guimaraes struck in the second half as West Ham’s claims for a foul in the build-up were ignored. Eddie Howe’s side are up to sixth place in the Premier League, level on points with fifth-placed Manchester City and two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. A top-four berth will guarantee Newcastle’s return to the Champions League after missing out this season. Even finishing fifth could be enough to ensure qualification for Europe’s elite club competition depending on the results of the remaining English clubs in continental action. After losing three of their last four matches, the Magpies’ restorative victory was perfectly timed ahead of their second League Cup final appearance in three seasons. Newcastle, beaten by Manchester United in the League Cup showpiece in 2023, face Premier League leaders Liverpool in the final at Wembley on Sunday. Advertisement The Tyneside club are aiming to win their first major trophy since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and their first domestic prize since the 1955 FA Cup. In a battle between the only English managers in the Premier League at present, it was Graham Potter’s West Ham who made the brighter start. West Ham were lifted by the pre-match appearance of Michail Antonio on his first visit to the London Stadium since he was injured in a serious car crash in December. The 34-year-old striker, still recovering from the broken leg he sustained in the accident, was introduced to loud cheers from the crowd before kick-off. Potter’s men should have been ahead after just 43 seconds as they squandered the kind of chance Antonio feasts on. - Wembley audition - Mohammed Kudus’s cross was missed by Newcastle defender Tino Livramento and Tomas Soucek blazed wildly over from six yards. The Hammers threatened again as Dan Burn failed to clear Jarrod Bowen’s cross, only for Edson Alvarez to prod wide from close range. Despite the absence of suspended forward Anthony Gordon and injured defenders Lewis Hall and Sven Botman, Newcastle gradually found their rhythm. Auditioning to stand in for the banned Gordon at Wembley, Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes tried to stake his claim with a powerful effort that Alphonse Areola did well to keep out. Barnes was denied again moments later when Kieran Trippier’s corner was flicked on by Burn to the forward, whose header was tipped away by Areola. Areola made a superb save to stop Max Kilman’s miscued clearance looping into the net after the West Ham defender attempted to deal with Jacob Murphy’s cross. But Areola’s heroics were in vain as Newcastle took the lead in the 63rd minute. Barnes’ initial cross was blocked but he kept his composure to clip the ball into the West Ham area, where Guimaraes stretched to stab home from close-range. West Ham claimed Alexander Isak pushed Kilman during the cross, but VAR did not review the incident. The Hammers’ frustration reached a crescendo as Newcastle held firm after Bowen appealed in vain for a penalty following Guimaraes’s challenge. – © AFP 2025 Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Controversy as Newcastle beat West Ham to boost top 4 bid”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Controversy as Newcastle beat West Ham to boost top 4 bid”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. 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