Sunderland vs. West Ham Prediction, Lineups, Odds and Bet Builder Tips for First Premier League Game of the New Season
Sunderland scored three second-half goals to secure a dominant win in their Premier League return, while West Ham fans called for manager Graham Potter's dismissal after the loss.
- Sunderland defeated West Ham 3-0 at the Stadium of Light on August 16, 2025, in their Premier League opener.
- The match followed Sunderland's promotion last season and West Ham's ongoing struggles under Graham Potter since January.
- Sunderland fielded a lineup led by captain Granit Xhaka, while West Ham missed injured players Crysencio Summerville and George Earthy.
- Sky Bet gave Sunderland a 45.5% chance to win, and the Sporting News predicted a 1-0 Sunderland victory before the 3-0 result.
- West Ham fans demanded Potter's dismissal after the loss, which intensified pressure on the manager amid early season doubts.
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Graham Potter sacking demanded immediately by furious West Ham fans after Sunderland defeat
West Ham fans were left furious on Saturday as they lost their Premier League opener 3-0 to Sunderland, with some fans demanding the immediate sacking of Graham Potter.Potter took charge of the Hammers back in January after Julen Lopetegui's disastrous stint in the dugout.He was unable to really turn things around, however, with West Ham only able to finish 14th last term.**ARE YOU READING THIS ON OUR APP? DOWNLOAD NOW FOR THE BEST GB NEWS EXPER…
Sunderland vs. West Ham prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder tips for first Premier League game of the new season
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest tips and odds for West Ham United taking on Sunderland on the opening day of the Premier League season.
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