Jhon Duran's late goal secured a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa against West Ham, marking a significant moment as West Ham had attempted to sign him over the summer. Duran's goal, his sixth in the Premier League, came after Villa dominated the match, despite a controversial penalty awarded to West Ham. New Villa signing Amadou Onana scored the opening goal, while Lucas Paqueta equalized for West Ham. West Ham's new manager Julen Lopetegui, who has revamped the squad with eight new signings, faced a challenging start with this defeat. Villa manager Unai Emery expressed satisfaction with the win, highlighting the strategic sale of young players to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules.