In the game between West Ham and Watford there were several players to look at in terms of their skills and advantages they brought to the field. The managers were foremost, Javi Gracia and Manuel Pellegrini. Both were being watched when they shook hands at the London Stadium. Gracia had begun his managerial career as a coach for the youth team of a Spanish club in the year 2004, the same year when Pellegrini took on first team manager position at La Rosaleda.

Domingos Quina being the midfielder, Portuguese in origin, has arrived at Premier League level this year and he has already scored a goal in the game against Cardiff City. Next in line is Robert Snodgrass. He has been central in the four-match win that West Ham United has had in the Premier League. He has covered most ground as a West Ham player; having delivered about 32 crosses for his team, he has led the Hammers in the game statistics in a significant way.

The other players of West Ham or those in the opposing side in a similar position are left backs Jose Holebas and Arthur Masuaku. Holebas, 34 years of age, had played with his counterpart of Watford team in Olympiacos. Both have won titles in the Super League Greece category.

Midfield battles are major deciders as well. Etienne Capoue would have a major role to play in deciding the fate of the game. The captain of West Ham United is behind the France international player of Watford. The West Ham fans certainly have much to look forward to.