David Moyes's career since leaving Everton in 2013 has not gone to plan for the Scotsman.

After failed spells at Manchester United, Real Sociedad and Sunderland, the 54-year-old has a fresh challenge at West Ham United.

Moyes was appointed last week, just 24 hours after Slaven Bilic was sacked following a 4-1 defeat to Liverpool at the London Stadium.

This Sunday will mark the new manager's first game in charge, and it is one that Paul Merson feels will put Moyes under pressure instantly.

With the club currently one point from safety in the Premier League table, a win is much-needed, but taking on Watford at Vicarage Road will not be a walk in the park for the Hammers.

Sky Sports pundit Merson thinks that the fans will quickly point the finger at Moyes if the team do not get a desired result.

The ex-Arsenal midfielder, though, has predicted that the match will end in a 1-1 draw.

He told Sky Sports:

"David Moyes is in a catch 22 because the fans are going to be on his back from day one. I do not think he was a great appointment for the West Ham fans and to the end of the season does not give you much leeway, and where is the club going?

"He will have to go out and have a go at Watford, if they sit back and draw 0-0, the fans will not be happy at all. And I think it will be a hard game as Watford are one of those teams that are alright if they are not expected to win, but when they are expected to win I think they crumble under the pressure. And again, I am going for a draw."

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