How 'poor' West Ham were 'torn apart' by Newcastle
BBC Sport · 2026-05-17 · archive
BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin analyse how Newcastle United were able to exploit large spaces between West Ham's back three, in their 3-1 win at St James' Park in the Premier League.
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West Ham United suffered a 3-1 defeat against Newcastle United at St James' Park in Premier League action. Following the game, tactical analysis focused on significant defensive vulnerabilities within the Hammers' setup. Observers noted that the defensive unit struggled to maintain cohesion when deployed in a back-three formation. This lack of structural discipline allowed the home side to exploit substantial gaps between the defenders throughout the contest. The tactical breakdown was identified as a primary reason for the visitors being overwhelmed. These defensive struggles proved costly as the team failed to contain the opposition's offensive pressure during the top-flight encounter.
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