West Ham lose at home to Charlton
Nuno Espirito Santo says his side let down 62,000 fans after a disappointing Championship start.
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West Ham United were defeated 2-1 at home by Charlton Athletic in the Championship on Saturday. The result means the team has secured only one point from their first two matches of the season. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo stated that the team let down the 62,000 supporters present at the London Stadium.
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The Hammers are aiming for promotion back to the top flight following their relegation in May. However, their first home league match of the campaign ended in defeat. Lloyd Jones opened the scoring for Charlton in the seventh minute. Tyreece Campbell extended their lead after the break, following a defensive error. West Ham had over 77% of possession during the match.
This is the more disappointing feeling.
Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham United manager
Speaking after the match, Nuno Espirito Santo said: "We let down their supporters. We were not able to do what they deserved, which was to win." He added that the crowd was for his team and that they failed to perform as the fans deserved. The manager acknowledged that the team created many chances but lacked accuracy in the final third. He also stressed the need for better defending.
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Looking ahead
Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his belief in the process and the team's ability to bounce back. He stated that the team would repeat their training methods and maintain belief. West Ham's next fixture is a Carabao Cup tie against Southampton on Tuesday. This will be followed by league matches against unbeaten teams Watford and Wolves.
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+What was the result of the West Ham match on Saturday?
West Ham United lost 2-1 at home to Charlton Athletic in the Championship on Saturday. Lloyd Jones scored Charlton's opener in the seventh minute, and Tyreece Campbell added a second goal after the break.
+How has West Ham's start to the season been?
West Ham have taken only one point from their first two matches of the Championship season. They drew their opening game after squandering a 2-0 lead and then lost at home to Charlton.
+What did the West Ham manager say about the defeat?
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo said the team let down their supporters and that the pressure is constant at a big club like West Ham. He expressed disappointment that the team could not secure a win for the 62,000 fans in attendance.
+What is West Ham's next match?
West Ham's next fixture is a Carabao Cup tie against Southampton on Tuesday. Following this, they have league matches scheduled against Watford and Wolves, both of whom are currently unbeaten.
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