Jamie Redknapp insisted West Ham are 'too good to go down' despite being thrashed 5-1 at home by Newcastle on Wednesday night.
The joy of a weekend win over bottom club Southampton evaporated as their relegation jitters returned with a horrible display.
Callum Wilson and Joelinton both scored twice as Eddie Howe's rampant side punished an error-riddled West Ham who were the architects of their own downfall.
West Ham remain outside the relegation zone on goal difference and Redknapp backed David Moyes' men to beat the drop.
He said: 'They are capable of getting results but my worry for them now is the danger that result has done to the defence.