West Ham secured a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen scoring in the second half to mark Julen Lopetegui's first win as manager. Soucek broke the deadlock in the 67th minute after a goalmouth scramble, while Bowen followed up just five minutes later with a powerful strike. Crystal Palace, missing key players due to recent transfers, struggled to maintain momentum despite Eberechi Eze's threatening performance, including a shot that hit the crossbar. West Ham's strong start and tactical execution ultimately overshadowed Palace's efforts, leading to concerns for their manager Oliver Glasner. The match also highlighted the importance of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who assisted the opening goal on his debut for West Ham. The result leaves Palace grappling with consistency issues early in the season.