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West Ham beat Wolves to claim first league win of the season
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West Ham beat Wolves to claim first league win of the season

September 1, 2026 at 09:30 PM
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West Ham United secured their first Premier League victory of the season by defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers, ending a winless run to start the campaign.

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Divine Mukasa scored twice as West Ham beat Wolves 4-2 to pick up their first three points since last season's relegation to the Championship.

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West Ham United picked up their first league win of the season with a victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. After a difficult start to the campaign, the three points provide a significant boost in confidence and standings. Wolves, meanwhile, continue to struggle for form as they suffer another defeat on the road.

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West Ham's first league win of the season removes a weight of pressure that had been building around the club after a winless opening stretch. The result moves them off the foot of the table and gives the squad something tangible to build on heading into the next set of fixtures. For Wolves, another loss deepens concerns about their form and defensive solidity, and manager Gary O'Neil will be under increasing scrutiny as the international break approaches.

Impact

West Ham gain momentum and confidence from a first league win, lifting them off the bottom of the table, while Wolves' poor form continues and pressure on their manager increases.

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West Ham beat Wolves to claim first league win of the season

West Ham United secured their first Premier League victory of the season by defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers, ending a winless run to start the campaign.

Article summary

West Ham United picked up their first league win of the season with a victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. After a difficult start to the campaign, the three points provide a significant boost in confidence and standings. Wolves, meanwhile, continue to struggle for form as they suffer another defeat on the road.

West Ham's first league win of the season removes a weight of pressure that had been building around the club after a winless opening stretch. The result moves them off the foot of the table and gives the squad something tangible to build on heading into the next set of fixtures. For Wolves, another loss deepens concerns about their form and defensive solidity, and manager Gary O'Neil will be under increasing scrutiny as the international break approaches.

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