35 matches each, 34 points each. It was a fateful match between West Ham and Watford in London tonight.

The home team got off to a dream start.

Three goals in the first half

In ten minutes, West Ham had gone 2-0.

After carelessness in Watford's defense, Michail Antonio was able to shoot in 1-0 in the sixth minute. Four minutes later, Tomas Soucek nodded in 2-0 after a post from Jarrod Bowen.

At half time it was 3-0. Declan Rice hit the ball with a distance shot.

Watford made contact at the start of the second half when Troy Deeney scored 3-1. But the away team did not come any closer than that.

Six points to spare

West Ham have 37 points and are six points ahead of Bournemouth and Aston Villa who are below the relegation line.

Watford, which is located just above the relegation line, has 34 points.