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Watford boss delighted with mentality of captain Deeney

West Ham’s humiliation in front of their fans was completed in the second half as Etienne Capoue crashed home a volley and Jose Holebas beat Adrian from distance to seal a magnificent Watford turnaround.

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“We are now undertaking an immediate full review with all stakeholders”, the club said.

The early joy of West Ham’s openers dissipated and fans began to clash mid-way through the second half.

“Our stewards and response teams were called to address isolated instances of violent confrontation which resulted in ten supporters being ejected from the stadium and three handed to police”.

West Ham took the lead after five minutes when Antonio escaped his markers to glance Payet’s corner from the left and past Gomes.

Newham Council have called on the stadium owners and West Ham to provide a report into Saturday’s disturbances.

The morale of West Ham supporters was further dampened as a outcome of the club’s humiliating exit in the Europa League play-offs at the hands of Astra Giurgiu and it is notable that Watford beat Slaven Bilic’s men 2-0 at Vicarage Road last season.

“They, like all at West Ham United, do not want their reputation or the club’s to be tarnished by the minority”.

Mazzarri said: “Of course, Zaza we know very well, and we would have preferred he arrived later with West Ham”.

However, the performance of some Hammers fans was even more disappointing.

The mood inside the London Stadium had turned distinctly dark as the Hammers continued to stutter uneasily.

“West Ham unreservedly condemn the behaviour of the individuals involved in incidents during today’s fixture against Watford”.

“The club will act on every piece of evidence all of which will be collated and treated in the strictest of confidence”.

West Ham have vowed to impose life bans on any supporters caught fighting at matches.

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West Ham United are now in 17th place in the Premier League table.

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