West Ham Sack Potter, Nuno Expected to Replace Amid Struggles

West Ham United has dismissed head coach Graham Potter after a poor start to the 2025-26 Premier League season, during which the team secured just one win in five matches and suffered from the league's worst defensive record, conceding 13 goals. Potter, who took charge in January, could not turn around the club's fortunes, with the team languishing 19th in the league standings. The club also released several members of Potter's coaching staff following the decision. Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo, recently dismissed by Nottingham Forest, is widely expected to be appointed as the new manager, seen as a candidate capable of stabilizing West Ham's defense and improving results. Other managerial candidates mentioned include Slaven Bilic, Scott Parker, Marco Silva, Sean Dyche, Frank Lampard, and Gary O'Neil, but Nuno is reportedly the frontrunner. The club aims for a swift managerial transition to enhance its Premier League standing as soon as possible.