West Ham Nears Managerial Change Amid Poor Premier League Start

West Ham United is facing a crisis after a poor start to the Premier League season, with just one win in five matches and sitting second from bottom. Manager Graham Potter is under intense pressure following the team's recent 2-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace, leading the club's leadership, including chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady, to consider replacing him. Potential successors being evaluated include former Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo, ex-West Ham boss Slaven Bilic, and former Wolves manager Gary O’Neil, with some reports indicating the club might opt for a short-term managerial appointment until the end of the season. Fan unrest has been evident with protests targeting the board and dissatisfaction directed at both players and Potter, further jeopardizing his position. Despite Brady's public backing last month, results have not improved, and Potter himself acknowledges the dire situation and the need for change. The upcoming matches against Everton and Arsenal are viewed as pivotal for Potter's future at the club.