Former Newcastle and West Ham midfielder Kevin Nolan, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about the Hammers' 2-0 win at St James' Park on Monday: "West Ham got the goals just at the right time. Newcastle were on top but they got a fantastic corner from Emerson and Tomas Soucek pops up in the box with a fantastic header.

Newcastle miss a chance to go sixth in the table, and only two points off second-placed Man City, after a disappointing 2-0 loss to West Ham

West Ham United’s Tomas Soucek, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and West Ham United in Newcastle, England, Monday,