Watford comeback stuns West Ham

Watford recovered from 2-0 down to beat West Ham 4-2 at London Stadium as Walter Mazzarri won his first match since taking charge of the club.

Michail Antonio’s two headers had appeared to put West Ham on course for all three points as half-time approached, both set up by the returning Dimitri Payet.

However, Odion Ighalo pulled a goal back with a deflected effort after 41 minutes, before captain Troy Deeney took advantage of a terrible mix-up at the back between James Collins and Adrian to send the visitors in level at the break.

And further goals early in the second period from Etienne Capoue and Jose Holebas completed a remarkable comeback for the Hornets, who moved out of the relegation zone as a result.

Both teams made four changes from their last games before the international break, with West Ham welcoming back influential midfielders Payet and Manuel Lanzinin from injury.

There was also further good news for the home fans who got to get a first glimpse of striker Simone Zaza, a recent recruit from Juventus, although another summer signing – Sofiane Feghouli – was not fit enough to feature.

The visitors were able to hand a first start to Argentina winger Roberto Pereyra, another purchases from the Serie A champions, while Craig Cathcart had recovered from a groin injury to take his place as one of three centre backs.

However, Mazzarri was unable to call upon recent new signings Adrian …

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