Nuno Espirito Santo has acknowledged the growing pressure on his position after West Ham United’s search for their first Championship victory of the season extended to a third match. The Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road, a venue that hosted its largest crowd in six years for the encounter.
Despite a dominant performance in the second half, a segment of the traveling support expressed their frustration, directing chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” toward the manager. West Ham entered the season as promotion favorites following their relegation from the Premier League, but they have managed only two points from their opening three fixtures, having previously surrendered a two-goal lead against Burnley and suffered a home defeat to Charlton.
Managerial Response
- Current Standings: Two points from three games.
- Managerial Stance: “Pressure is on us every day. We are a big club and we are favorites to go up. Who’s happy?”
- Message to Fans: “I trust my boys and I work very hard with them. We are building a team and things will change. I respect the fans so much; they are the most important part of our club.”
- Call to Action: “Keep believing, keep trusting us, keep going. A win must come—hopefully at the London Stadium on Tuesday.”
The match was defined by the performance of Afghanistan international Nabizada, who put Watford ahead in the 19th minute with an exquisite, curling chip over West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. This followed his impressive debut performance, which included a 70-yard solo goal against Southampton.
Watford’s Perspective
- Manager Dionisi on Nabizada: “I believe in Amin. I didn’t know him before I arrived, but he played well in every pre-season game. Before, I asked him how many times he had scored in his career and he said zero—now he has two goals.”
- Team Progress: “One month ago, the first three games looked terrible. Now we have five points, which feels much better.”
- Squad Needs: “It is impossible to play with only two center-backs in every match. I hope some new players will arrive.”
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