Sunderland vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Sunderland started their first Premier League campaign in eight years in truly superb fashion as they confidently beat West Ham 3-0 at a bouncing Stadium of Light. While the first 45 minutes saw the new-look Black Cats still starting to gel against the off-beat Hammers, the second half saw a composed performance from the hosts. Just after the hour, Mayenda opened the scoring as he powerfully guided in an Alderete cross from the left with his head. Less than 15 minutes later, Mackem euphoria continued as Ballard followed suit to nod in a Hume corner from the right. Despite throwing bodies forward into the Sunderland third, a visibly shaken West Ham had little to respond with as they underperformed their 0.61 xG. On the contrary, and bettering their 0.70 xG, the hosts firmly secured their day ticket in dreamland with the game's third goal in the second minute of stoppage time. Talbi fed substitute Isidor on the counter, before he jinked in from the left and stroked the ball into the bottom-right corner. Sunderland will be hoping for another ferocious atmosphere as they welcome fellow promoted side Burnley next time out, while West Ham will look to regroup as they take on Chelsea at home. Thank you for joining us today, we hope you enjoyed the game!

FULL-TIME: SUNDERLAND 3-0 WEST HAM

The West Ham free-kick comes in, but a swinging red and white leg sees danger subside before a second cross is claimed easily by Roefs.

The Stadium of Light is rapturous right now. West Ham are chasing the ball as the cheers turn to jeers. Bowen takes it upon himself to win the ball back before being fouled to end the fun.

After his assist, Talbi comes off now for 18-year-old Chris Rigg, who is on for his Premier League debut.

Assist Chemsdine Talbi

West Ham can't get to the ball, and Talbi dribbles out well. He has people with him on the counter...

As the clock ticks over to signal seven minutes of added time, Roefs flaps at a West Ham corner as the visitors earn another on the left.

Wan-Bissaka crosses well from the right for Fullkrug to head on target. However, Roefs isn't trouble again.

LOVELY SAVE ROEFS! Irving floats in a left-sided free-kick and Wilson nods on goal, only to be denied by a fine tip over from the Dutchman!