An image of Graham Potter looking upset, next an image of David Sullivan looking on
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Andrew Beharie
Tue 16 September 2025 21:18, UK
Graham Potter is edging closer to the exit door at West Ham United.
Potter is under massive pressure after an abysmal start to the season, which has seen the Hammers plummet into the relegation zone.
West Ham were thrashed 3-0 by Tottenham Hotspur, with Potter’s tactics from corners coming under heavy scrutiny.
The Hammers have already conceded 11 goals this season, which is the most in the Premier League, while five of them have come from corners.
David Sullivan has already been on the lookout for replacements for Potter, with West Ham’s match with Crystal Palace in mind.
West Ham manager Graham Potter squints into the distance.
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Graham Potter could face West Ham sack if beaten heavily by Crystal Palace
Palace travel to the London Stadium on a 10-match unbeaten streak, and have an excellent recent record against the Hammers.
West Ham have failed to beat Palace at the London Stadium in seven years, and a heavy defeat could spell the end for Potter.
TEAMtalk reported on 16 September the match with the Eagles gives the Englishman a lifeline, with a loss not necessarily being the final nail in the coffin for Potter.
However, they say that a heavy defeat would be viewed as “unacceptable”, and would likely accelerate talks over his future.
West Ham are said to have already begun to consider possible replacements.
Palace have already got the better of Potter since he arrived at West Ham, winning 2-0 in January through a Jean-Philippe Mateta brace.
David Sullivan, West Ham
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Crystal Palace win would just be delaying the inevitable
Potter’s spell at West Ham has been an unmitigated disaster, and it looks as though it may be beyond repair.
The Englishman’s damage on the Hammers season has already taken effect, with the East Londoners unable to defend set-pieces and crumbling the minute they concede one goal.
Graham Potter’s record at West Ham United Total
Wins 6
Draws 5
Losses 13
Points 23
Graham Potter’s record at West Ham has been atrocious
With six wins in 24 attempts, it’s obvious that a change is needed, regardless of the result against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Keeping Potter in that position is a recipe for disaster for Sullivan, and he needs to remedy the problem quickly before the Hammers end up in the Championship.
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