Thumbs up from Wilshere, agony for Antonio: The best pictures from West Ham's win over Newport

West Ham picked up their second win of the season and progressed to the next round of the EFL Cup with a win over Newport County. The Hammers avoided the banana-skin loss and won 2-0 against the Welsh side.

Newport hosted West Ham and the Sky cameras sensed a shock. But Manuel Pellegrini made several changes and still picked up the win. Goals from Jack Wilshere and Pablo Fornals sealed the win. Here are seven pictures that tell the story as the Hammers beat the Exiles.

Pablo Zabaleta hits landmark

Pablo Zabaleta wore the captain’s armband for his 400th appearance in English football. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images)

Roberto keeps a clean sheet

Roberto made his competitive debut for West Ham and kept Newport at bay with some decent saves. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

All smiles from the subs

Declan Rice and the other subs were in jovial spirits despite starting on the bench. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images)

Agony for Antonio

Michail Antonio was withdrawn after just eight minutes and it could be a bad injury for the winger. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images)

Debut for Ajeti

Albian Ajeti played his first game for West Ham but struggled in the lone striker role. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images)

Fornals off the mark

Pablo Fornals scored West Ham’s second goal and his first since moving from Villarreal. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United FC via Getty Images)

Jack Wilshere gives the thumbs up

Jack Wilshere returned to the side and scored to stake his claim for a place this weekend. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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Thumbs up from Wilshere, agony for Antonio: The best pictures from West Ham’s win over Newport