When it was announced Newcastle United would face West Ham United on the opening day of the 2021/22 Premier League season, one Magpies star would have been licking his lips.
Callum Wilson, of course, capped his United debut with a goal in a 2-0 win over the Hammers last September and his record against David Moyes' men over the years is sensational.
Wilson has scored more against the Hammers than any other side in his career, bagging eight goals in 10 appearances against the East London outfit.
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Out of those 10 matches, Wilson has only lost twice, winning half of his matches against West Ham over the course of his career.
It was therefore unsurprising when the England international took to Twitter to say: "Roll on August 14," after the fixtures were announced on Wednesday morning.
It is a record the 29-year-old is well aware of as well.
Speaking ahead of his Newcastle debut last season, the former Bournemouth forward striker said: "It's West Ham you know, I like playing against them! It is a nice team to play against, it give me confidence going into the game having scored so many goals against them in the past."
Wilson will be keen to build on an impressive first season at Newcastle and will look to force his way back into the England squad next term.
Despite a couple of notable injuries, Wilson still managed 12 goals in 26 appearances and he is keen to push closer to the 20 goal mark next term.
