West Bromwich Albion defeated an inconsistent Newcastle United at the Hawthorns on Sunday 3–1 with two goals from striker Peter Odemwingie.
West Brom went ahead after 32 minutes of domination courtesy of Cameroon international Somen Tchoyi’s left-footer from 15 yards.
Newcastle’s performance would not have impressed manager Chris Hughton who doubtlessly delivered a severe tongue lashing during the break and the Magpies, if not exactly flying, were at least fluttering around more purposefully come the start of the second half.
Scott Carson was called into action to preserve his side’s advantage on 50 minutes when a header from Steven Taylor required a smart save. England striker Andy Carroll, who seemed to have arrived without his shooting boots, was guilty of wasting a couple of chances.
The Baggies managed to survive unscathed through Newcastle’s half hour purple patch and began to reestablish their ascendancy.
Peter Odemwingie duly extended their lead with welltaken goals on 71 and 88 minutes. Denmark’s Peter Lovenkrands, a half-time substitute for Shola Ameobi, managed an injury time consolation goal for Newcastle.
West Brom went ahead after 32 minutes of domination courtesy of Cameroon international Somen Tchoyi’s left-footer from 15 yards.
Newcastle’s performance would not have impressed manager Chris Hughton who doubtlessly delivered a severe tongue lashing during the break and the Magpies, if not exactly flying, were at least fluttering around more purposefully come the start of the second half.
Scott Carson was called into action to preserve his side’s advantage on 50 minutes when a header from Steven Taylor required a smart save. England striker Andy Carroll, who seemed to have arrived without his shooting boots, was guilty of wasting a couple of chances.
The Baggies managed to survive unscathed through Newcastle’s half hour purple patch and began to reestablish their ascendancy.
Peter Odemwingie duly extended their lead with welltaken goals on 71 and 88 minutes. Denmark’s Peter Lovenkrands, a half-time substitute for Shola Ameobi, managed an injury time consolation goal for Newcastle.
It may surprise many people to learn that it was West Brom’s first league win over Newcastle since 1984, and manager Roberto Di Matteo was understandably well pleased with his side’s performance.
Moreover, they leapfrogged half a dozen clubs, including Newcastle, into eighth place in the table, illustrating just how tight things are in the Premier League this season.
By contrast Chris Hughton told the BBC, “I’m frustrated and angry because I didn’t think we played well enough.” He was not wrong.
West Ham was probably in a more positive frame of mind than they had been since the start of the season following that morale boosting Carling Cup triumph over Manchester United. But the Stadium of Light is becoming the sort of fortress that Roker Park used to be in earlier times, and every team knows that the Black Cats will rarely roll over on home turf.
Sunderland controlled most of the first half and deservedly went ahead 11 minutes before the break. Record signing Asamoah Gyan received the ball in space on the right flank, spotted midfielder Jordan Henderson arriving from deep, squared the ball to the feet of the young England international, who confidently deposited it into Robert Green’s net.
It was only the 20-year-old’s first goal of the season. Ironically, Henderson was actually supposed to be playing on the right, but had drifted infield into his more customary central midfield position.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been concerned about the lack of goals from outside his front two and will be hoping that there is more of the same to come.
West Ham showed some spirit after the break and enjoyed their best period of the match, but Carlton Cole put a decent chance wide. Then Victor Obinna, who had been involved in the creation of Cole’s wasted opportunity, hit the outside of the right hand post with a shot from just inside the box.
The visitors were unable to find the net and it was Sunderland who had the last clearcut opportunity with five minutes left. With Robert Green stranded, James Tomkins put himself in the way of Danny Welbeck’s close range effort and there was no change in the score.
The defeat sent the hapless Hammers back to the foot of the table.
Moreover, they leapfrogged half a dozen clubs, including Newcastle, into eighth place in the table, illustrating just how tight things are in the Premier League this season.
By contrast Chris Hughton told the BBC, “I’m frustrated and angry because I didn’t think we played well enough.” He was not wrong.
Sunderland to Seventh
Sunderland defeated a determined West Ham side 1–0 at the Stadium of Light on Sunday to move up to seventh in the English Premier League,West Ham was probably in a more positive frame of mind than they had been since the start of the season following that morale boosting Carling Cup triumph over Manchester United. But the Stadium of Light is becoming the sort of fortress that Roker Park used to be in earlier times, and every team knows that the Black Cats will rarely roll over on home turf.
Sunderland controlled most of the first half and deservedly went ahead 11 minutes before the break. Record signing Asamoah Gyan received the ball in space on the right flank, spotted midfielder Jordan Henderson arriving from deep, squared the ball to the feet of the young England international, who confidently deposited it into Robert Green’s net.
It was only the 20-year-old’s first goal of the season. Ironically, Henderson was actually supposed to be playing on the right, but had drifted infield into his more customary central midfield position.
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been concerned about the lack of goals from outside his front two and will be hoping that there is more of the same to come.
West Ham showed some spirit after the break and enjoyed their best period of the match, but Carlton Cole put a decent chance wide. Then Victor Obinna, who had been involved in the creation of Cole’s wasted opportunity, hit the outside of the right hand post with a shot from just inside the box.
The visitors were unable to find the net and it was Sunderland who had the last clearcut opportunity with five minutes left. With Robert Green stranded, James Tomkins put himself in the way of Danny Welbeck’s close range effort and there was no change in the score.
The defeat sent the hapless Hammers back to the foot of the table.
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