"Julen Lopetegui will be feeling frustrated. The way it gets analysed right now from the coaching staff is that they have the same points as Manchester United, one less point than Spurs. "I don't know where fans got the impression that West Ham were aiming for European places - that was never the target.

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West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium.

West Ham United Football Club has officially announced the appointment of Graham Potter as its new head coach. This was reported on the team's official website.

West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, who lasted just seven months in the role before being sacked amid continued poor form.

Former Chelsea and Brighton manager, Graham Potter is expected to take charge of West Ham's FA Cup game against Aston Villa on Friday. Could Donald Trump take control of Greenland?

Graham Potter’s first full conference as West Ham boss ► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: ► Watch Sky Sports: West Ham head coach Graham Potter speaks to the press for the first time in charge of the club,

West Ham United on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as the club's new head coach, following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui after a disappointing first half of the season. The 49-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal and is set to take charge of the team for the first time in Friday's FA Cup third-round match against Aston Villa.