On This Day | Hammers win opening day thriller at Newcastle

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Taking a look back at a classic West Ham United moment on this day in history, in association with Heineken...
 

West Ham United roared back in the second half to overwhelm Newcastle United and triumph 4-2 in our Premier League opener at Newcastle United on this day in 2021.

Twice the east Londoners trailed to Newcastle headers in a see-saw first half, first to Callum Wilson and then to Jacob Murphy, but they kept going and ensured Aaron Cresswell’s equaliser in between would be built upon.

David Moyes’ men emerged for the second half at real pace and had the game won before its mid-point.

First Saïd Benrahma nodded home to level up for the second time of the contest, before quickfire goals from Tomáš Souček and Michail Antonio left a stunned Magpies side on the ropes.

It was a truly thrilling start to the campaign, as 3,000 Hammers high in the St James’ Park stands more than enjoyed their return to full houses in the Premier League following over a year away due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Watch the goals again in the video player above.
 

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