Graham Potter suffered defeat in his first game as West Ham boss as Aston Villa came from behind to reach the FA Cup fourth round. Two goals in five second-half minutes from Amadou Onana and Morgan Rogers completed the hosts’ comeback, although the Hammers were furious referee Tim Robinson incorrectly awarded a corner in the build-up to Onana’s leveller.
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Graham Potter says he is looking forward to a “big challenge” after being confirmed as the new West Ham manager. The 49-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the London club, who sacked Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after six months in charge. Potter takes over with the Hammers 14th in the Premier League – seven points above the relegation zone.
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West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui after less than eight months in charge. The Hammers sit 14th in the Premier League 7 points above the relegation zone but there has been growing discontent with performances at the London Stadium considering the high transfer fees paid in the summer. Former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter is set to take charge with a deal reported to gave been struck.
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