Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez had some kind of day on Saturday at St. James’ Park.
West Ham United’s Mexican forward scored a pair of goals sandwiched around two flubbed, straight-forward chances as the Irons beat Newcastle United 3-0.
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Hernandez, 30, made a perfectly-timed run into his office to nod an opener past Martin Dubravka before bursting onto a Marko Arnautovic flick for his second.
That goal was a marvel, the strong El Tri star roasting Fabian Schar before hitting a hard low shot into the goal.
It was a rare start for Hernandez, who said he’s had to relax and wait for his turn atop the attack.
From the BBC:“I know I am doing well on the training ground. I have been patient. In this world when you have confidence it is easier to perform like I did today. I missed two but we did a good job, my team-mates.
“We have a big squad, with people waiting for an opportunity. We have another opportunity at home next up.”
Here’s Pellegrini:
Felipe Anderson also scored for the Irons, who move into 13th place with 15 points. This is part of a promising run of fixtures of Pellegrini’s men, who next host Cardiff City and Crystal Palace before visiting Fulham and returning home for Watford before trips to Southampton and Burnley.