West Ham draw 2-2 with Burnley in Championship opener

West Ham United opened their EFL Championship campaign with a 2-2 draw against Burnley at Turf Moor. After being relegated from the Premier League, the Hammers appeared to be in control during the first half, taking a 2-0 lead through goals from Max Kilman and Manor Solomon. However, they suffered a late collapse, conceding twice to Zian Flemming, who scored first from a penalty and then equalized in stoppage time.

The match highlights a period of transition for West Ham. Following executive changes involving Daniel Kretinsky, the club has focused on stability by retaining manager Nuno Espírito Santo and captain Jarrod Bowen. Despite being bookmakers' favorites for immediate promotion, the team's lack of squad depth was exposed during the second half of the match.

Burnley, under new manager Nicky Hayen, secured the point following a resilient comeback. The draw marks a significant start for both clubs as they compete for a return to the top flight.