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Toon’s top four charge frustrated by robust Hammers
Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon (centre) battles for the ball with West Ham United's Ben Johnson (left) and Tomas Soucek during the Premier League match at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Picture date: Saturday February 4, 2023.
The outcome of the Shakespearean modern-day classic, where legacy was reborn, continues to resonate in the mind of Morning Star boxing writer JOHN WIGHT
Newcastle 1-1 West Ham
by Harry De Cosemo
at St James’ Park
NEWCASTLE UNITED were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United at St James’ Park on Saturday.
The story of the match centred around two Brazilians, one on the pitch and one in the stands.
The suspended Bruno Guimaraes left a huge void for Newcastle, who lacked a creative spark without him, while West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta struck a decisive blow with the equaliser following Callum Wilson’s opener.
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