Lee Bowyer is hoping for a repeat of last season's goalscoring performance against Wigan when West Ham open their campaign on August 16.Bowyer, who missed most of last season with a groin injury, is now close to full fitness and is relishing the start of the new campaign.

The midfielder was on the scoresheet when The Hammers drew 1-1 with Wigan in the second game of last season and he would love to do it again at Upton Park .

Bowyer told the club's official website: "It's always exciting when the fixtures come out because you get to see who you are playing when and when you've got the big teams and also the newly-promoted teams.

"I myself have never played against Hull so that is one I am looking forward to and knowing what the first fixture is gives you something to work towards and focus on being part of. If you look at the first eight games it is a really good chance for a positive start.

"I have been in and working hard all summer to get fit and I'm feeling good so I've targeted that Wigan game to make a full return and it would be even better if I could get another against them. After the way I started last season and getting on the scoresheet a few times it was a very frustrating second half to the campaign so I am looking forward to putting that behind me."

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