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West Ham 3-1 Sunderland: Premier League – live reaction

London, England – West Ham United bagged a crucial victory against Sunderland on January 24, 2026, in a Premier League match held at the London Stadium. The Hammers dominated the game, securing a 3-1 win that saw them climb up the league table. The victory marks West Ham’s second consecutive win in the Premier League, a welcome boost for the team and its supporters.

Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring for West Ham in the 14th minute with a well-placed header. The early goal set the tone for the match, putting Sunderland on the back foot. Not long after, Jarrod Bowen doubled West Ham’s advantage in the 28th minute. Bowen confidently converted a penalty kick, extending the home side’s lead and further solidifying their control of the game.

Just before halftime, Mateus Fernandes added a third goal for West Ham in the 43rd minute. Fernandes unleashed a powerful long-range strike that found the back of the net, sending the home crowd into raptures and giving West Ham a commanding 3-0 lead going into the break. Sunderland struggled to contain West Ham’s attacking prowess throughout the first half.

Sunderland managed to pull one back in the 66th minute, with Brian Brobbey scoring a consolation goal. However, it proved to be too little, too late for the visitors. The goal did little to change the overall complexion of the match, as West Ham continued to control proceedings. The final score was 3-1 in favor of the home side.

West Ham 3-1 Sunderland: Premier League – live reaction

With this victory, West Ham United moves up to 18th place in the Premier League standings, accumulating a total of 20 points. While the win is significant, the team still has a long way to go. Despite the loss, Sunderland remains in the top half of the table with 33 points, showing their overall strength this season even with this setback.

This Premier League result will surely be talked about by supporters of both teams. The Hammers will look to build on this momentum, while Sunderland will want to regroup and bounce back in their next game.