New West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo secured his first point in charge as Jarrod Bowen's 65th-minute equalizer earned a 1-1 draw against Everton at the newly-opened Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.
Michael Keane had put the hosts ahead with a powerful 18th-minute header from James Garner's corner - marking the eighth set-piece goal conceded by West Ham this season. The unmarked Everton defender capitalized on poor marking from Konstantinos Mavropanos to head home.
West Ham's new era under Nuno nearly found an immediate response when Crysencio Summerville's clever flick was brilliantly saved by Jordan Pickford. However, captain Bowen eventually leveled the scores by pouncing on a loose ball at the back post, his shot deflecting off Keane past the helpless Pickford.
"Bowen is one of the greatest players to wear the shirt," Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher remarked post-match. The goal moved the Hammers skipper within nine of Michail Antonio's club Premier League record.
Key Moments
- 18' - Keane heads Everton ahead from corner
- 65' - Bowen equalizes with deflected strike
- Summerville named Player of the Match
Nuno admitted post-match: "We have to learn many things. The reaction was good but we must be more aggressive defending set pieces." The Portuguese manager faces a tough test next weekend as his side travels to face Arsenal, who currently lead the Premier League in set-piece goals.
Everton manager Sean Dyche lamented his team's missed chances, particularly in the second half when they dominated possession but failed to convert pressure into goals. The result leaves West Ham second-bottom in the table, while Everton climb to 12th position.
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