West Ham United have sacked Graham Potter

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Nuno Espirito Santo is believed to be replacing Potter

West Ham have been struggling in 19th place in the Premier League.

Author | Jamie Pugh

Super News Football | Premier League | West Ham v Crystal Palace | View from the stands

The Englishman, who was appointed in January, picked up just three points from the opening five Premier League games.

He took charge of 25 matches since being appointed, winning just six times. They finished last season in 14th place in the league.

The club said in a statement: "Results and performances over the course of the second half of last season and the start of the 2025-26 season have not matched expectations."

READ MORE | From London Super News: What's going wrong at West Ham?

After last Saturday's home defeat by Crystal Palace, it had been reported the club were considering alternatives to Potter. However, the former Chelsea and Brighton boss had been preparing for Monday night's game at Everton and had completed the usual media duties.

Nuno Espirito Santo, recently sacked by Nottingham Forest, is understood to be on the verge of taking the job. 

The stats that tell the story of Potter’s reign at West Ham

They have shipped 13 Premier League goals from an expected tally of only 7.8, the largest negative differential in the division.

Set pieces have been just as costly, with seven goals conceded from corners, already just one shy of last season’s total and at least four more than any other side this term.

Best reaction

Sarah, a former West Ham season ticket holder, told us: “For 15 years the managers at West Ham have been cast as scapegoats. It makes little difference who is appointed now, as nothing will change while Sullivan and Brady remain in charge. The responsibility for this ongoing mess lies with them.”

Paul, another fan, added: “Am I surprised that Potter has gone? No. But the timing makes no sense. What changed between Saturday and today? Why not act sooner so the players had time to adjust and begin working under a new system? It is hard to take the club seriously.”

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