FULL-TIME The whistle goes and Newcastle have held on for a 3-1 victory. For a few hours at least, they will go up to fourth.

88 - Miss of the season Martins skips round Green but, with an open goal in front of him, can only hit the woodwork.

87 - Magpies in control Newcastle are holding on comfortably and look set to secure all three points.

83 - Hammers still hopeful The West Ham fans are in good voice but time is running out for them to salvage a point.

81 - Caution Bowyer is booked on his return to St James' Park following a late challenge on N'Zogbia.

80 - West Ham change Etherington is replaced by Spector.

79 - Caution Geremi is yellow carded for kicking the ball away.

79 - Newcastle change Taylor comes on for Cacapa and slots in at centre-back.

76 - GOAL N'Zogbia pokes home Martins' cross to put Newcastle 3-1 ahead.

75 - Upson clearance Upson does brilliantly to head clear Martins' cross.

74 - Newcastle change Viduka will not be getting a hat-trick now as he is withdrawn for the more defensive Enrique.

72 - Harper save Harper produces yet another fine save to keep out Bowyer's piledriver from 20 yards.

69 - West Ham change Camara comes on for his Hammers debut in place of the lively Cole.

67 - Ashton goes close Ashton improvises to flick Noble's free-kick just past the post.

65 - Harper save Ashton fires in a free-kick which bounces just in front of Harper, but he gathers cleanly.

63 - West Ham change Curbishley brings on Ljungberg for Mullins.

60 - Martins miss Martins makes his first contribution to the game as he sends a shot wide from a tight angle on the left.

59 - Hammers start to rally West Ham have made a painfully slow start to this half but they mount a swift counter-attack and Bowyer majes Harper work with a header.

56 - Butt strikes Butt forces a decent save from Green after more good work from Viduka.

54 - Rozehnal tries his luck Newcastle have started the second half strongly and Rozehnal is not too far away with an effort from distance.

53 - Caution Cole is yellow carded for a foul on N'Zogbia.

51 - Owen withdrawn Owen has left the pitch and is replaced by Martins.

50 - Owen struggling Owen has signalled to the bench, aparently saying that he has tweaked his groin injury.

48 - Caution Mullins is the first player of the afternoon to be booked following a late challenge on Viduka.

47 - Missed chance N'Zogbia blots his copybook with a poor free-kick from the edge of the area.

46 - Back underway Newcastle get the second half started as they look to clinch victory and climb into the top five.

HALF-TIME The whistle goes on an exciting first half, with Newcastle holding a 2-1 lead thanks to Mark Viduka.

44 - Viduka on the charge Viduka almost gets his hat-trick as his shot from distance is tipped past the post by Green. The linesman signals a corner but Riley felt there was no touch from the keeper and awards a goal-kick.

41 - GOAL N'Zogbia outpaces Bowyer down the left and crosses for Viduka. The striker does not make contact cleanly but bundles the ball past Green.

39 - Viduka chance Owen crosses for Viduka but the Australian is beaten in the air by Ferdinand.

37 - Etherington surge Etherington escapes from Beye down the left and plays in Cole. The striker attempts to return the pass but the ball ends up safely in Harper's hands.

34 - Game on West Ham's equaliser was no less than they deserved after a sustained spell of pressure, but Newcastle seem to have been galvanised back into action.

32 - GOAL Ashton volleys sweetly into the bottom corner after Newcastle fail to clear a throw-in.

30 - More heroics from Harper Cole wriggles away from Cacapa but Harper rushes off his line to smother his shot.

27 - Harper save Noble cuts in from the left and unleashes a powerful shot from the edge of the area. Harper is up to the task as he leaps to his right to pull off a superb one-handed save.

24 - Catching the eye Beye is proving a great outlet for Newcastle down the right and causes more trouble with a marauding run into the box.

21 - Newcastle break West Ham continue to be sloppy defensively and let Smith in down the right. His cross is not quite accurate enough to reach Owen in the centre.

17 - Cacapa block Ashton strikes from the edge of the area after more good work from Cole, but Cacapa puts his body on the line and averts the danger.

15 - Cole unlucky Cole appears to fairly win a challenge with N'Zogbia in the Newcastle area, but referee Mike Riley awards a free-kick to the home team.

13 - Waste from Noble West Ham win a free-kick deep inside Newcastle's half but Noble's delivery drifts long for a goal-kick.

10 - Magpies on top Newcastle are looking dangerous in attack and there have been some nice touches from Owen and newcomer Beye in particular.

7 - Viduka takes aim Viduka has room to shoot from 20 yards but he drags his effort well wide.

5 - Good response West Ham have rallied well since the goal but it is a disastrous start for Alan Curbishley's side.

2 - GOAL Viduka gives Newcastle the lead with a superb header from N'Zogbia's left-wing cross.

1 - Early scare for Harper Harper's poor clearance almost lets in West Ham, but Cole curls his shot wide of the post.

Kick-off The away side get the game underway and it promises to be a thriller. West Ham have a 100 per cent winning record on the road this season, while Newcastle are unbeaten at home.

West Ham changes Anton Ferdinand replaces James Collins for West Ham, while Carlton Cole comes in for the injured Craig Bellamy. Lee Bowyer is the only former Newcastle man to make the line-up, with Bellamy, Scott Parker, Nolberto Solano and Kieron Dyer all missing.

Owen starts Michael Owen retains his place in the Newcastle starting line-up after a week of speculation over his fitness. Mark Viduka also gets the nod in attack, while Habib Beye makes his first start.

Welcome Welcome to St James' Park, where Newcastle will be looking to return to winning ways following the shock defeat to Derby on Monday. West Ham, with several former Magpies in their ranks, can move up to second with victory over Sam Allardyce's side.