Several Sunderland players took the spotlight after their 3-0 victory against West Ham in the first match of the 2025-26 Premier League.

Graham potter also held his pre-match press conference on Thursday, confirming that George Earthy and Crysencio Summerville will both miss this game. New signing Mads Hermansen could debut in goal, though:

Graham Potter leads West Ham against his former club Chelsea as a pair of London sides aim for a first win of this young Premier League season at the London Stadium on Friday.

Gary Neville explained how Sunderland thrashed West Ham 3-0 in their Premier League opener, describing their play as a beautiful imperfection.

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Alan Shearer has broken his silence on Sunderland ’s Premier League opening day victory over West Ham, crediting the Black Cats for their ‘brilliant’ display.

Alan Shearer returned to Match of the Day alongside fresh faces Mark Chapman and Wayne Rooney on Saturday evening, but stayed completely silent as the panel assessed Sunderland's Premier League opener