JULEN LOPETEGUI’S job is hanging by a thread at West Ham with Graham Potter back in contention to take over. After another drubbing at the hands of Manchester City over the weekend, off the

West Ham have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after the heavy defeat to Manchester City left the club fearing a relegation battle. The 4-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium followed a dreadful performance against Liverpool at the London Stadium, prompting a hostile atmosphere with loud boos heard at half and full time.

West Ham have sacked Julen Lopetegui after just six months in charge. He departs alongside assistant head coach Pablo Sanz, head of performance Oscar Caro, head analyst Juan Vicente Peinado, fitness coach Borja de Alba and technical coach Edu Rubio.

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.Potter, 49, has been out of management since he was sacked by Chelsea in April 2023,