Nuno Espirito Santo earns first point as West Ham draws 1-1 at Everton

Nuno Espirito Santo began his tenure as West Ham United manager with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Everton, with Jarrod Bowen scoring a deflected equalizer in the second half. The match, held at Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium, saw Everton take an early lead through Michael Keane's header, capitalizing on West Ham's ongoing defensive issues on set pieces. Despite Everton's dominance in the first half, West Ham improved after the break, showing signs of the disciplined, counter-attacking style Nuno is known for from his previous Premier League experiences. Nuno acknowledged the team's effort and competitiveness but emphasized the need for further work and building a clear identity. The draw earned West Ham their second non-defeat in seven games, though they remain near the bottom of the Premier League standings. Everton, meanwhile, extended their winless run to four games, highlighting struggles despite their initial dominance in the match.