NEWCASTLE 0-3 WEST HAM: REPORT

Javier Hernandez scored two as West Ham United thrashed Newcastle United at St. James' Park.

Source: West Ham United

Two goals from Chicharito and a stoppage-time strike from Felipe Anderson ended Newcastle's winning run.

A fantastic performance from the Hammers, who recorded only their second win since the start of October.

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HOW IT HAPPENED

Newcastle fans were taking part in an 11th minute "walk-in" protest against owner Mike Ashley, and they came in right in time for Hernandez's first.

Robert Snodgrass curled in a great cross from the right-hand side and the former Manchester United striker was there to tap in from close range.

West Ham then had a counter-attack and Marko Arnautovic took the ball around Martin Dubravka but couldn't finish from a tight angle.

Ayoze Perez had Newcastle's best chance of the first-half, but his free header went over the bar on 26 minutes.

After the restart, Hernandez had a couple of good chances to add to his tally, but the Mexican couldn't extend the Irons' lead.

However, he did add to his tally and he slipped a low shot past Dubravka after Arnautovic headed onto the striker.

Anderson took it past Fabian Schar and fired past the 'keeper to cap off a brilliant performance for the travelling Hammers contingent.

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THE MANAGERS

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez:

"They have spent the money on offensive players and they made the difference.

"We are working on [signings in January], but it is a question of money. What they spend, what we spend, you can see that on the pitch.

"I cannot complain of the effort of the players or the commitment but again today we had chances, but they scored theirs."

West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini:

"Arnautovic, Anderson, Snodgrass and Hernandez, four players - all of them have quality, all of them have pace, they have ability, that's the point," said the Chilean.

"It wasn't just one player today. The four offensive players and the players in the middle that they had, they are quite good and will create problems against anyone."