Premier League 2023-24, West Ham hold Newcastle United 2-2: Stats
West Ham and Newcastle United shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw on matchday eight of the 2023-24 Premier League. Tomas Soucek handed West Ham the lead but two quickfire strikes from Alexander Isak helped Newcastle to take the lead. However, Mohammed Kudus found the equalizer in the dying minutes to earn a point. This is West Ham's second draw in the ongoing league.
Alexander Isak registered this Premier League record
As per Opta, Newcastle forward Isak is the third Swedish player to score in three consecutive Premier League appearances. Only, Freddie Ljungberg (five consecutive matches in April 2002) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (two runs in the 2016-17 season) have achieved this feat. This is Isak's 16th Premier League goal in 29 league appearances (one assist). He has scored seven goals this season (all competitions).
Some other records from the match
West Ham have won only one of the last nine Premier League matches against Newcastle United (D4, L4). Their last win against Newcastle was a 4-2 away win in August 2021. This is the first time Newcastle have gone eight games without a defeat in London in the Premier League history. They were unbeaten in their seven Premier League games last season (W4, D3).
A look at the match stats
Newcastle amassed 10 attempts in comparison to West Ham's five. However, both teams had three shots on target. Eddie Howe's men had 65%possession while compiling 597 passes at a passing accuracy of 86%. West Ham had won four corners in this match.
Mohammed Kudus attains his unique Premier League record
New signing, Kudus scored the crucial equalizer for the Hammers and it was also his first goal for his new club. He became the 167th player for West Ham to score a Premier League goal. No other team in the Premier League have more different goal-scorers in the competition's history. They are now level with Tottenham, who registered this record recently (excluding own goals).
How did the match pan out?
Soucek handed West Ham an early lead in the game from an inch-perfect ball served by Emerson. As a reaction, Newcastle had a flurry of chances but they squandered them. Isak equalized in the second half as he capitalized from a deflection following a free-kick. In five minutes, Isak scored again from Kieran Trippier's delivery to put Newcastle ahead. Eventually, Kudus netted the equalizer.
Kieran Trippier has been sensational for Newcastle United
Trippier has been exceptional for Newcastle United. As per Squawka, he has tremendous numbers compared to other defenders in the Premier League since the start of last season. He has amassed the most passes into the box (622), and the most accurate crosses (157) in this period. Trippier has created the most number of chances (135) while providing the most assists (12).
