Sunderland scored two fantastic headed goals to beat West Ham 3-0 and make a winning Premier League return.
After the dire performances of last year's promoted teams, all eyes were on the Black Cats to see how they would adapt going up a level. They had few problems as Eliezer Mayenda put them on their way, meeting a fine Omar Alderete cross on 61 minutes before Dan Ballard doubled the lead 12 minutes later.
Wilson Isidor sprang from the bench to wrap up the points in injury-time as West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen was beaten far too easily.
Led by new skipper Granit Xhaka, Sunderland looked organised and dangerous in transition with Habib Diarra causing West Ham lots of problem with his direct play. They sit top of the Premier League.
It's the worst possible start to the season for Graham Potter and his toothless Hammers side, who had 64 per cent of possession but failed to create anything of note, recording just 0.63 worth of expected goals from their 11 shots.
Watching on for Soccer Saturday, Clinton Morrison said: "West Ham are in trouble this season."
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