West Ham have sacked their manager, Graham Potter, after a poor run of results for the club.

Potter was only appointed in January to replace Julen Lopetegui as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

In a statement, the club said: "West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Graham Potter has left the Club.

"Results and performances over the course of the second half of last season and the start of the 2025/26 season have not matched expectations, and the Board of Directors believe that a change is necessary in order to help improve the team's position in the Premier League as soon as possible."

West Ham said the process of appointing a replacement was "under way".

Sky Sports News previously reported Nuno Espirito Santo was among the names being considered.

The sacking comes as

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