In what was a match of many chances and some great saves, the luck still eluded West Ham and new boss David Moyes with the home side Watford eventually walking out deserving 2-0 winners.
With a first half goal from midfielder Will Hughes granting the home side a deserved lead going into half-time.
This was only added to going into the second half when star-performer and constant trouble maker Richarlison fired his side into a two goal lead over the visiting side who still have their evident troubles going forward and much work ahead for their new manager Moyes.