What looked like an opening-day stroll for West Ham turned into a real battle for a 2-1 win as gutsy Wigan fought back after Dean Ashton hit two goals at Upton Park.
Once Ashton had given the Hammers a flying start with a double in the first 10 minutes, it looked like being a bad day for Wigan manager Steve Bruce, who steered his team out of relegation danger to 14th place last term.
But they roared back, sensing uncertainty in the Hammers ranks and after Emile Heskey set up a strike for new Egyptian signing Amr Zaki in the 47th minute, it was all hands to the pump for West Ham - especially after their blond centre forward hobbled off with 17 minutes left.
Player of the Match : Dean Ashton (West Ham)
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