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This is the third time Newcastle United and West Ham United have met in their first Premier League match of the season. The only such fixture to be played more often in the competition's history on this day is Newcastle versus Tottenham Hotspur (4).
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson has scored eight goals in 10 Premier League appearances against West Ham, more than he has versus any opponent in the competition. His first top-flight goal for both AFC Bournemouth and Newcastle came against the Hammers.
Michail Antonio has scored 46 Premier League goals for West Ham – one more will make him their joint-top scorer in the competition, level with Paolo Di Canio on 47.
West Ham have lost their first Premier League match in each of the last five seasons stretching back to 2016/17.
Match officials
Referee: Martin Atkinson. Assistants: Lee Betts, James Mainwaring. Fourth official: David Coote. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.