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DAVID MOYES suffered a nightmare start to his West Ham tenure when Will Hughes put Watford ahead with his first ever goal for the club.

While Hughes was making only his second ever Premier League start this was Moyes' 500th Premier League match, a milestone only previously reached by Alex Ferguson, Harry Redknapp and Arsene Wenger.

 Will Hughes got his first Premier League goal for Watford against West Ham
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Will Hughes got his first Premier League goal for Watford against West HamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

But there was little for him to celebrate, losing to a team which had not won in three matches.

Moyes, out of work since being dismissed by Sunderland when he was also involved in a sexism row, has made it clear that he is determined to get back to basics.

But on this showing he faces an uphill battle with the army of away fans also only too aware of the bleak season that looks to lie head.

They were chanting Sack the Board soon after kick-off and then turned on the team after the second goal with 'You're not Fit to Wear the Shirts'.

 The Hornets celebrated the sweet strike from Will Hughes
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The Hornets celebrated the sweet strike from Will HughesCredit: REUTERS
 Andy Carroll could have been sent off in the opening seconds for this challenge
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Andy Carroll could have been sent off in the opening seconds for this challenge
 Marvin Zeegelaar played most of the game with his nose stuffed with bloody tissues
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Marvin Zeegelaar played most of the game with his nose stuffed with bloody tissuesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Watford went ahead after just 11 minutes when defender Marvin Zeegelaar, making debut after signing from Sporting Lisbon, supplied a great pass to Andre Gray.

The ball then deflected off him into the path for former Derby County man Hughes whose shot flew past Joe Hart.
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 Andy Carroll was booked for his physical play
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Andy Carroll was booked for his physical playCredit: PA:Press Association

The Hornets were unlucky not to score against just after the half-hour when Richarlison supplied Kiko Femenia only for his effort to be deflected off West Ham's Angelo Obonna.

The Hammers had the perfect chance to level just before half-time when skipper Mark Noble passed the ball to Cheikhou Kouyate only for Heurelho Gomes to pull off a great save.

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 Richarlison celebrated his goal against West Ham
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Richarlison celebrated his goal against West HamCredit: REUTERS/Eddie Keogh
 Goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes loved his performance too
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Goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes loved his performance tooCredit: PA:Press Association

Gomes again kept his team in the match deep in stoppage time when Zabaleta crossed to Marko Arnautoivic whose header was first kept out by the Hornets shot-stopper before he then stuck his leg out to stop the rebounded shot.

The home side came back after the break firing on all cylinders with Gray shooting wide after being set up by Christian Kabasele.

And they were finally rewarded for their efforts when Richarlison scored the second.

A Winston Reid header fell into the path of the Hornets before Hughes found the Brazilian although TV footage showed a possible hand-ball from Hughes.

Watford’s Heurelho Gomes produces an amazing double save against West Ham
 Watford striker Richarlison fired home with his left foot
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Watford striker Richarlison fired home with his left footCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Facts, Stats, Goals & Lols

  • Will Hughes opened the scoring with his first ever Premier League shot.
  • West Ham co-owner David Sullivan was spotted with his head in his hands as he watched the latest defeat
  • Marko Arnautovic was subbed after 73 minutes with what looked like a broken wrist - he won't be having any fun tonight.
  • The visiting fans sang: "We're West Ham United, we sing in the dark" before the floodlights were turned up a notch.
  • Watford star Marvin Zeegelaar played most of the game with his nose stuffed with bloody tissues after Andy Carroll steamed into him.
  • The miserable night was David Moyes' 500th match as a Premier League manager - a tally only surpassed by Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp.

What social said

West Ham fans sing 'You destroyed our f***ing club' to the board during Watford loss
 David Moyes had another terrible night
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David Moyes had another terrible nightCredit: AFP or licensors

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What they said

David Moyes told Sky Sports: "Most people would have expected something like that performance.

“I was disappointed we didn't do better, but we missed some really big chances.

“The better team won the game, but there was a chance to change the outcome of the game.

“We have to improve.

“I was only ever going to find out what the players were like by working with them and seeing them play today. When the opportunities didn't go for us, the confidence went away.

“We have to try to find a way of winning. The important thing is to be in the game, and when we lost the second goal, it became difficult.”

 Richarlison fired home Watford‘s second goal
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Richarlison fired home Watford‘s second goalCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Watford boss Marco Silva – who is linked with the Everton job - said: "The way we have worked in the last week is the way we have worked since I arrived at the club.

“My players work with me. They know my commitment. My future is tomorrow, and starting to prepare for the next game. That is my future.

"Some things we cannot control. I know what is in my hands, and that is planning for the session tomorrow."

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