Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. West Ham United

The former England Under-21 captain got the 2009/10 Barclays Premier League campaign off to the best possible start courtesy of a sumptuous 25-yard curler midway through the first half. Matthew Upson added the insurance with a powerful second half header from Noble's corner.

The home side made a bright star and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake headed over the bar from a good position in the 14th minute following a cross from Stephen Ward.

West Ham made the breakthrough after 22 minutes with Wolves caught napping. Carlton Cole played the ball across the face of the area and Noble was given time and space to clip a shot over Wayne Hennessey.

It was West Ham, though, who looked dangerous every time they went on the counter attack.

Upson ensured the three points would be making their way back down the M6 with a superb downward header from Noble's left-wing corner - a set piece won by the sheer persistence of England team-mate Carlton Cole.