The young Hammers side won their first game in the Vertu Trophy, beating MK Dons, 5-1 while Reading lost 3-2 to rivals Swindon Town. It was a 3-1 victory for the Royals last season with Jayden Wareham, Kelvin Abrefa and Tyler Sackey scoring the goals, despite Harlee Dean’s own goal.

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When Nuno Espirito Santo headed to the away end, his applause to the travelling West Ham United fans was initially short-lived. But once he rejoined his squad, he felt compelled that the warm ovation shown is one that they should all savour.

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Nuno Espirito Santo admitted West Ham "have a lot of work" to do although he was encouraged at his reign starting with a battling 1-1 draw at Everton.

New West Ham coach Nuno Espirito Santo has seen his side rescue a point at Everton in a pulsating 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

O’Brien was given a torrid time by Diouf and Summerville. The pair preyed on a makeshift Everton combination — ahead of O’Brien, Iliman Ndiaye was also playing slightly out of position — and ultimately got West Ham back into the game.

West Ham United are delighted to announce the appointment of Nuno Espírito Santo as the Club’s new men’s Head Coach.

The new report from Ekrem Konur has brought West Ham United into the discussion. The Hammers are targeting Anderlecht’s young attacker Mario Stroeykens. The report reveals that the East London club looks at the Belgian striker with a lot of interest, and also three more clubs are keeping tabs on the 20-year-old.

West Ham United have wasted no time at all in appointing Graham Potter’s successor, confirming the appointment of Nuno Espírito Santo on a three-year contract.

Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan and ex-England manager Ellen White discuss the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo as the new West Ham United manager.

When Graham Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui in January as manager at West Ham United, he was tasked with turning an inconsistent side into something more stable. However, five games into the new Premier League campaign, the Hammers are already floundering, and Potter has paid the ultimate price.