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'We were unlucky in the decisions'

Julen Lopetegui, manager of West Ham United, during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and West Ham United FC at St James' Park on November 25, 2024
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West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day following the defeat: "Overall, I am frustrated with the first-half. We deserved two goals, but they didn't deserve five.

"We were unlucky in the decisions, in my opinion. The first goal, I think it was a block."

On Lukasz Fabianksi fouling Gabriel in the box: "I think it was a bit soft. We were unlucky. We have to do better for sure. We didn't make good decisions in a defensive way - that's why it was a strange match.

"The team showed character to compete. We were unlucky with the decisions today. We asked before the match, the referee with the block, as a coach we have to know the limit.

"This week we have to do better in our individual actions, in a defensive way."

On having to watch on from the stands: "It is always difficult to not stay on the bench because you can't help the team, and I was very frustrated."