X reacts as Newcastle come from behind to beat West Ham in thriller

Having endured the final international break of the season, it didn't take long for the Premier League to enthral upon its return.

With the spring sun shining and club football back in all its glory, the vibes were very much there as Newcastle took on West Ham at St James' Park in Saturday's early kick-off.

The Magpies' defensive woes combined with West Ham's litany of attacking stars meant there were projections of a goal-fest, but very few could've foreshadowed the blockbuster that'd unfold on Tyneside.

The afternoon couldn't have started better for Newcastle, with Anthony Gordon winning an early penalty that was converted by Alexander Isak in the opening exchanges.

We're five minutes in, and Newcastle have a penalty! <a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEWWHU?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#NEWWHU

However, it seemed as if Eddie Howe's side had peaked early. The Newcastle boss was forced into an early change with Jamaal Lascelles succumbing to injury, and his replacement, Emil Krafth, played Michail Antonio onside before the West Ham striker equalised for the visitors. Lucas Paqueta's assist was divine.

Timing and execution of that pass from Lucas Paquetá was superb. Technical cheat code.

That Paqueta pass… pic.twitter.com/RbXCLIl7uP

Antonio's strike took the sting out of the hosts, who started brightly, and David Moyes' side started to assert themselves in the contest, taking advantage of a makeshift Newcastle backline. The visitors made the most of a lengthy stoppage time period at the end of the first half as Mohammed Kudus handed West Ham their first lead on the stroke of half-time.

There's only been one goal scored later in the first half of a Premier League game than Kudus' in the 10th minute of injury time! ⌛️