LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Nuno Espirito Santo’s reign as the West Ham coach got off to an encouraging start after his lowly side fought back from a goal down to draw at Everton 1-1 in the Premier League on Monday.

The Portuguese coach replaced Graham Potter on Saturday and he saw his side’s defensive frailties laid bare as it went behind in the 18th minute.

The Hammers defense looked sluggish when James Garner crossed from the left and Michael Keane headed home. The headed goal was Everton’s 361st in the Premier League, a competition high beside Manchester United.

The Toffees are unbeaten at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium but they could not add to their total and they paid the price in a pulsating second half.

West Ham came more and more into the game and captain Jarrod Bowen equaliz

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