Sunderland 1, West Ham United FC 3

LONDON (Interstat) — West Ham United opened its Premier League season with a commanding 3-1 victory over newly promoted Sunderland at London Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, outperforming pregame projections with a dominant display. The home side controlled proceedings from the outset and was rewarded with an early lead. In the 14th minute, midfielder Crysencio Summerville found the net, giving West Ham a momentum it would not relinquish. The advantage was doubled before halftime when Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who would be central to the result, scored in the 43rd minute to send the Hammers into the break with… Read more...