West Ham lost 3-0 away to newly-promoted Sunderland, conceding all three second-half goals to Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard and Wilson Isidor. The defeat intensified pressure on manager Graham Potter after a 14th-place finish in 2024-25 following his January appointment. Captain Jarrod Bowen played the entire match and expressed anger at the manner of the goals, urging his teammates to repay the loyalty of supporters. A London derby at home to Chelsea follows. Chelsea drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace, won the Club World Cup this summer, and debuted teenager Estevao, who completed six dribbles in 37 minutes.
West Ham conceded all three goals in the second half, with Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard and Wilson Isidor all on target to give the Black Cats a dream start to their campaign. The result saw more pressure pile on Potter to start delivering results after he led them to a 14th-placed finish in 2024-25 after taking over from Julen Lopetegui in January.
"I'm obviously fuming," said Bowen following the defeat to Sunderland. "I thought the goals were quite easy. We're all disappointed in the manner that we conceded the goals. "I'm disappointed and fuming with the start that we've had. The fans will be the most disappointed out of everyone. "Coming up here, they're expecting more. We all need to give them more."
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