LONDON (Interstat) — West Ham United opened its Premier League season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton on Friday at London Stadium. The home side’s defense sparked the rout, with center-back Konstantinos Mavropanos scoring twice, including the opener in the 42nd minute. Forward Valentín Castellanos then scored twice in a three-minute span midway through the second half to seal the win. Wolverhampton, which saw three players booked in the first half, was held scoreless. The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat that forecast a 1-1 draw, though its system heavily favored West Ham. The victory gives West Ham an early boost in the league table.