Excellent Irons earn much-needed win at Watford

Watford 1 West Ham 4

Certainly enjoyed watching this one on Prime, though with no commentary. It's the worst possible start after four minutes as Dennis bursts into the West Ham box, Craig Dawson goes to ground and the Watford striker fires in the opener.

Luckily Watford haven't trained for 18 days and even though their players are fresh, West Ham dominate the rest of the match against a depleted side. When Benrahma hits the bar it looks like nothing is going for the Irons. Thankfully the equaliser comes after Bowen cleverly finds Soucek, who has advanced into the box to fire home first-time. With Noble sitting deep and playing well, Tomas is looks much more effective getting forward in the absence of Rice.

Two minutes later the Hammers score a second as Lanzini finds Antonio on the wing, who advances into the box and pulls back for Benrahma to score.

The second half sees the Hammers score early as Soucek crosses for Antonio to challenge and Bowen volley home the loose ball, only to be disallowed by VAR for a possible foul by Soucek in the build-up. Chants of "F**k VAR!" can be heard from the West Ham fans.

NOBLE CAUSE

VAR proves more fruitful when Antonio does well to cross from the line and Bowen nips in front of Bachmann.The Watford keeper has gone into overdrive and clatters Jarrod without getting the ball. Here's something you'll never forget. It's a penalty and Mark Noble strokes home a very popular goal.

The crowd soundtrack provides a medley of WHU classics such as the Ludek Miklosko song, Twist and Shout, "West Ham are Massive!" and "Craig Dawson he left 'cos you're shit!" Plus something rather rude about Harry the Hornet. 

After more good play by Bowen Antonio should score as Bachmann saves with his feet. But the fourth eventually comes as Bowen gets down the right and pulls back for sub Vlasic to slot home. A goal that will do a lot for Nikola's confidence.

There's still time for Fabianski to make a great save with his face from Dennis and then superbly tip over a header from a late corner. WHU badly needed a win and this keeps West Ham fifth and challenging. Much better all round from a team that has played twice in 48 hours. Irons!