On paper this looked like another tough task for Walter Mazzarri’s new team among a series of challenging early-season fixtures. The London Stadium was in stunned silence and they weren’t helped when Jose Holebas blasted home Ighalo’s pull-back past Adrian to make it four. He responded by scoring two goals in the first 33 minutes to see him score a league-high 10 headed goals since the start of last season. Our policy on this behaviour remains one of zero tolerance and we will work with the police to identify individuals involved.
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Following the game, the West Ham Supporters’ Club issued a message on its Facebook page. Now we know what the group is because in the past weeks there have been lots of movement.
It was in the same area of the pitch that Payet produced a moment of magic that enabled West Ham to extend their lead, using his footwork to torment Watford’s defence before executing a rabona cross to the far post.
The influential playmaker has made just one appearance from the bench against Chelsea for the Hammers this season after playing catch-up following an extended break having helped France reach the Euro 2016 final.
Michail Antonio’s first half double from two Dimitri Payet crosses had the Hammers looking at a second successive home win.
Although behavior among West Ham fans significantly improved in recent years, the club’s last game at Upton Park in May was overshadowed by the Manchester United team bus being attacked.
“It’s hard to explain”.
“Their first two goals were way too easy”. On the other hand, we have Watford who are 18 on the table with one point from three matches, below Crystal Palace on goal difference and above Bournemouth.
Bilic said, “I have to see today but I’m expecting him to be fit and ready, and if he is, he is going to start the game”. “I’m a new manager here at Watford but slowly we are going to build great things”.
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Kick-off time 15:00. West Ham vs Watford is not available in live streaming. And then Pereyra crossed low from the right and Ighalo’s first-time shot blocked was by Adrian.
