Walter Mazzarri won his first game as Watford boss, despite falling 2-0 behind against the Hammers.
Watford completed an amazing comeback at the London Stadium, winning 4-2 having been 2-0 behind.
It looked as though Walter Mazzarri’s tough start to Premier League life was going to continue when Michael Antonio put the Hammers ahead after five minutes.
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri
Things got even worse for Watford in the 33rd minute, with Antonio bagging his second goal of the game following a mesmorising rabona cross from Dimitri Payet.
The away side pulled a goal back through Odion Ighalo, and made it 2-2 before half time thanks to a goal from captain Troy Deeney in stoppage time.
Watford’s Troy Deeney celebrates scoring their second goal
Watford started the second half like they ended the first, with Etienne Capoue continuing his remarkable start to the season in the 53rd minute, scoring his third of the season.
It was 4-2 after the hour-mark, Jose Holebas putting gloss on the Watford victory, which did not look possible after 33 minutes.
Watford’s Jose Holebas celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Troy Deeney and Valon Behrami
Having picked up their first win, Watford fans have taken to Twitter to celebrate an amazing comeback.
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