Nuno Espirito Santo's quest for West Ham's first League win continues after they settled for a gritty 1-1 draw against Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday. The match drew a significant crowd, the largest in six years, but ended with frustration for the traveling Hammers' supporters, who voiced their discontent with chants of 'You're getting sacked in the morning'.

The match began poorly for West Ham as they fell behind to a stunning goal from Amin Nabizada, Watford's promising 19-year-old talent, who scored in the 19th minute. Nabizada's exquisite curling chip over goalkeeper Mads Hermansen showcased his skill, reminiscent of Gerard Deulofeu's famous FA Cup goal.

West Ham's equalizer came from an unfortunate mistake by Mattie Pollock. In a moment of miscommunication, Hornets defender Kevin Keben lost possession to Taty Castellanos, allowing Pollock to accidentally direct the ball into his own net from close range.

Despite dominating the second half, with notable attempts from Arne Engels and Manor Solomon, West Ham struggled to find the back of the net. A critical deflection from Joel Veltman thwarted a late chance for Iker Bravo, ensuring Watford held on for a point.

Head coach Alessio Dionisi expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, especially after their recent 5-1 defeat against Peterborough in the Carabao Cup. The draw helps preserve his unbeaten start in the Championship despite operating with limited resources.