Sunderland 1-0 West Ham United: After three weeks out, Kieron Dyer (right) returns to the Hammers' starting line-up as they attempt to secure their first away win of the season
With only one Premier League goal so far this season, Carlton Cole puts pressure on the Mackems' Nedum Onuoha as he tries to increase his tally
Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan looks lively in the opening stages and goes close with a couple of early efforts at the Stadium of Light
He also proves to be instrumental in the opening goal of the contest by sending in a low cross which Jordan Henderson sweetly sidefoots beyond the despairing dive of goalkeeper Rob Green in the 34th minute
Having scored twice against Manchester United in midweek, Jonathan Spector surges into the penalty area but steers his low shot just wide as West Ham finish the first half in positive fashion
Sunderland start the second half a bit slowly for their supporters' liking and almost concede an equaliser when Cole drives a shot just wide of the post
Both sides create further chances but neither come up with a goal to leave Steve Bruce the happier manager at the final whistle
West Bromwich Albion 3-1 Newcastle United: With the sides starting the match locked together on 19 points, a win could see either of them end the day in seventh
With players missing, Baggies manager Roberto Di Matteo drafts Paul Scharner (right) into the centre of defence to try and deal with the aerial threat of Andy Carroll
Former Arsenal winger Jerome Thomas (right) looks to get the better of Newcastle's Danny Simpson as West Brom go in search of their fourth home win of the season
The opening goal arrives in the 32nd minute and it goes to the hosts when Chris Brunt finds Somen Tchoyi who bends a fine shot past goalkeeper Tim Krul
The first half ends with Newcastle still trailing 1-0, leaving manager Chris Hughton with plenty to ponder after a disappointing display from his players
The visitors offer a bit more after the interval and go close when Wayne Routledge picks out Steven Taylor (right) but his firm header is well saved by Scott Carson
The Magpies' hopes of getting something from the game receive a blow on 71 minutes when Danny Guthrie slips allowing Peter Odemwingie to break into the box and guide a shot into the corner to make it 2-0
The Uzbekistan born Nigerian international (right) grabs his second shortly before the end as, despite an even later goal from Peter Lovenkrands, West Brom claim all three points with relative ease
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