Hammers win to ease pressure on Lopetegui

NEWCASTLE, England — West Ham produced a clinical away performance to beat a resurgent Newcastle 2-0 on Monday, easing the pressure on its beleaguered manager Julen Lopetegui.

Tomas Soucek headed the visitors in front against the run of play at St James' Park, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka grabbed a rare goal in the second half to double the Hammers' lead.

Newcastle was unable to capitalize on the chances it created, failing to build on the momentum of recent wins against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.