Friday night’s match could prove pivotal as the Hammers’ new boss looks to keep his side above the relegation zone

Jarrod Bowen has praised Nuno Espirito Santo’s early work at West Ham and isn’t ruling out a surprise push for Europe. Nuno replaced Graham Potter at the London Stadium in September after a poor start to the season, and the former Nottingham Forest boss appears to have quickly steadied the ship.

Nuno Espirito Santo could be about to lead West Ham to safety this season as he plans to utilise a back-three formation rather than their usual 4-2-3-1.

Nuno Espirito Santo called on West Ham ’s players to do their part to help repair the club’s strained relationship with its fans. The London Stadium was awash with empty seats as the Hammers were beaten 2-0 by Brentford on Monday night after the supporters group Hammers United encouraged fans to boycott the match in protest of the club’s board.

West Ham fans are threatening to boycott Nuno Espirito Santo’s first home game in charge in protest at the club’s ownership; watch West Ham vs Brentford live on Sky Sports on Monday Night Football from 6.

West Ham yielded mixed results under Potter in a wing-back formation, but Nuno will hope for improvement if he is to impose the system

Nuno Espirito Santo's lack of faith is highlighting his biggest problem - The new manager has opted to look elsewhere for answers after Niclas Fullkrug’s injury

Nuno Espirito Santo returns to Premier League just 18 days after Nottingham Forest axe; West Ham sacked Graham Potter after nine months in charge with club second bottom of Premier League; Nuno to take charge of trip to Everton,