EPL: Barnes scores brace as Newcastle defeat West Ham 4-3 in seven goal thriller

Newcastle United climbed up to eighth position on the English Premier League log after defeating West Ham United 4-3 at St James’ park on Saturday afternoon.

Harvey Barnes was the hero of the afternoon as his two goals ensured the Toons end the game with three maximum points.

Newcastle won a penalty just three minutes from the blast of the whistle when Anthony Gordon was fouled in the penalty area.

Consequently, after a long VAR check, Alexander Isak put the host in front.

Michail Antonio brought the Hammers on to level terms before Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen scored within minutes either side of half-time.

Isak scored his second penalty of the afternoon after Gordon was again adjudged to have been fouled and Barnes grabbed the equaliser in the 83rd minute.

With momentum and a vociferous St James’ Park firmly behind them, Newcastle pressed on and Barnes emphatically fired in a 90th-minute winner.

There was further drama to come in injury time as Newcastle were reduced to 10 men when Gordon received a second yellow card for kicking the ball away, but they managed to hold out for a victory that could prove vital in their pursuit of European football.