West Ham are on the brink of relegation – and only have themselves to blame after Newcastle defeatWill Osula scored twice as Newcastle edged West Ham to the brink of relegation from the Premier League.The Danish striker struck either side of half-time after record signing Nick Woltemade had given the Magpies an early lead with his first league goal since December to ease his side to a 3-1 victory on a day when the Toon Army paid tribute to Kieran Trippier on his final appearance at St James’ Park.Substitute Taty Castellanos reduced the deficit with an eye-catching finish to spark a late rally during which he hit the crossbar, but ultimately it counted for little.Harry Latham-Coyle17 May 2026 20:30Mateus Fernandes admits West Ham lacked fight in Newcastle defeat”This is football. We need to be positive because we have one more game,” Fernandes says to Sky. “One game that can change everything. We could have put pressure on Tottenham, but now it is difficult.”Of course [I understand fan frustration at full-time]. We didn’t play with full fight and spirit like against Arsenal. We missed everything – fight, energy, second balls we were every time late.”It is very hard to think about the future. One game to try to win. It is difficult. Everything can happen. Hopefully they [Spurs] lose against Chelsea and in the last match we go with everything. We have to believe.”Mateus Fernandes took responsibility for West Ham’s defeat (PA)Harry Latham-Coyle17 May 2026 20:10Nuno Espirito Santo speaks to Sky Sports“The game was not lost,” the West Ham manager says when asked if the game was gone in the first 20 minuets. “We had a big disadvantage, we conceded two goals, but it was not lost. We tried to react, but the way we conceded was poor, and even though we tried to react, it was not enough.“I saw mistakes, that happens, I saw disorganisation, we were too open and allowed Newcastle to play. It was a very difficult match for us. Maybe we could have prepared better.“We started the game poorly. Then everything is much harder. Let’s try to finish the season with dignity and respect for the club. It is going to be a hard week for us but we owe it to the club to try to the end.“I understand the fans are frustrated and disappointed, with reason. We understand that.”Are West Ham down? (Reuters)Harry Latham-Coyle17 May 2026 19:56Premier League relegation battle: How Tottenham can send rivals West Ham down with a game to spareHere are the full…
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