Newcastle United 4 West Ham 0 - match report

Livewire striker Lomana LuaLua ensured that Newcastle launched their new Premiership campaign in style as they romped to victory over West Ham.

The 21-year-old Democratic Republic of Congo front man struck twice within 12 second-half minutes as the Londoners finally wilted under intense pressure, leaving it to strike partner Alan Shearer and Nolberto Solano to cement the points and take their team top of the table.