Mikhail Antonio scored West Ham’s two goals.
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“We had other opportunities to kill the game, but we didn’t manage to do that and defensively we made a couple of mistakes”.
And they will be looking for an improvement when they face West Bromwich Albion away from home next week. The trouble among Hammers fans was sparked by people choosing to stand during the match, when they had already been instructed by the club they needed to stay seated for the most part. No doubt with the likes of Payet in your team you’ll be a threat up top but Bilic clearly may have one or two issues at the back.
The hosts looked to forge an immediate response, but would have found themselves further behind if not for a fine save from Adrian to deny substitute Isaac Success. Subs: Tore 5, Fletcher 4, Calleri 4. Subs: Prodl 5, Success 5, Okaku 5.
A statement from LS185 said: “London Stadium have identified a number of supporters involved in incidents of disorder during Saturday’s Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford”.
And it was nearly a lightning start from the homes side with Watford goalkeeper, Heurelho Gomes, saving from Michail Antonio and Payet in the opening minutes.
The 33rd-minute goal gave West Ham a 2-0 lead, but it was all Watford from there, with the visitors storming back for a 4-2 win. Antonio beats the offside trap remaining onside and once again firing the ball past Gomes with his head into the net, giving his side a comfortable cushion.
Odion Ighalo has said he is not perturbed about his inability to score goals for his English Premier League side, Watford FC.
Troy Deeney has revealed Watford’s remarkable fightback at London Stadium on Saturday was inspired by the belief that West Ham were trying to “mug us off”.
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West Ham have worked hard behind-the-scenes to attract a new generation of supporters to the former Olympic Stadium, offering season-tickets for £99 to youngsters.
