Julen Lopetegui Secures First Premier League Win as Manager with Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen Goals against Crystal Palace

West Ham secured a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in their first game under the guidance of Julen Lopetegui, with goals from Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen sealing the win.

The two sides met with contrasting fortunes in the summer transfer window. The Hammers have signed nine players, while Crystal Palace - who had already lost key man Michael Olise to Bayern Munich - saw Joachim Andersen and Jordan Ayew depart less then 24 hours before Saturday's game, with possibly more to follow.

But in the first 45 minutes, it was the Eagles who looked the more comfortable in their first home game of the 2024/25 season. It's when their best chance came too as Eberechi Eze rattled the top of the crossbar in the final minutes of the half.

However, West Ham were improved after the break, and two goals in five minutes saw them to victory. They came in similar circumstances too, the first seeing Crystal Palace academy product Aaron Wan-Bissaka starting things off from his own half, before a pointed strike from Soucek (67) at the top of a packed box broke the deadlock.

Minutes later, summer signing Max Kilman did the same, this time spotting Bowen's run - who was involved in the opener too - in midfield. It was then a solo drive into the box and lifted finish (72) that sealed the Hammers' first three points under their new boss.

Crystal Palace substitute Ismalia Sarr attempted to drag his side back into the game, but the home fans grew increasingly frustrated at rushed passes and attempts as the clock ticked down. It's now two league defeats from two games for Oliver Glasner, who will surely be hoping for some reinforcements before Friday's 11pm transfer deadline.

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