West Ham United Sack Manager Graham Potter After Poor Season Start

West Ham United have sacked manager Graham Potter after a poor start to the 2025/26 Premier League season, with the team sitting 19th with only three points from five matches. The club cited that results and performances during the latter half of last season and the current season had "not matched expectations," prompting the board to seek a change to improve the team's league standing. Potter, who was appointed in January 2025, won just six of 25 games in charge across all competitions, recording a points-per-game rate of 1.0—the lowest among permanent West Ham managers in the Premier League era except for Avram Grant. Alongside Potter, several coaching staff members including assistant coach Bruno Saltor and goalkeeper coaches were also dismissed. The club expressed gratitude for Potter and his staff's efforts and announced that the search for a replacement is underway, with Nuno Espirito Santo reportedly among the leading candidates. West Ham faces upcoming matches against Everton and Arsenal before the international break.