Don't say it too loudly, but things might be turning around for West Ham United.
Nuno Espírito Santo made changes to his team ahead of the Newcastle United game at the weekend, and lo and behold, came away with all three points.
Moreover, it wasn't a smash-and-grab; the East Londoners actually played well, with one player in particular doing spectacularly.
West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo reacts
In fact, with the proper support around him, that starter could become a leading figure for West Ham and their biggest star since Mohammed Kudus.
Why West Ham were right to sell Kudus
Now, it should be noted that one significant issue with selling Kudus in the summer was that he went to Tottenham Hotspur.
However, while doing business with rivals is never ideal, deciding to move the former Ajax star on for £55m was still the correct decision from the club.
After all, while he had a stellar first season in Claret and Blue, he was anonymous at best last year.
West Ham's Mohammed Kudus
For example, in 35 appearances across all competitions last season, totalling 2721 minutes, the Accra-dud mustered up a dismal return of five goals and four assists.
In other words, he managed a dire average of a goal involvement every 3.88 games, or one every 302.33 minutes.
Kudus vs Bowen in 24/25
Season
Appearances
Minutes
Goals
Assists
Goal Involvements per Match
Minutes per Goal Involvement
All Stats via Transfermarkt
For comparison's sake, Jarrod Bowen scored 14 goals and provided ten assists in 36 games, totalling 3148 minutes.
That comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.5 games, or every 131.16 minutes.
West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus celebrates
Therefore, while he was capable of some magic moments, Kudus was not consistent enough to justify his place in the team, especially not when someone offers over £50m for him.
Anyway, in addition to Bowe, West Ham appear to have another superstar in the making on their hands this season.
West Ham's future star
It would be fair to say that, at the moment, West Ham's biggest star is Bowen, but over the coming years, that title could shift to Freddie Potts.
West Ham United's Freddie Potts celebrates scoring a goal that was later disallowed
Now, it is still so early on in the midfielder's Hammers career, but there is a real sense around the fanbase that he could be something special.
Moreover, although he has just one competitive start for the club, he has plenty of experience with other sides, having made 38 appearances for Portsmouth and 43 for Wycombe Wanderers.
However, while his experiences in the Championship and League One help bolster his CV, it was really his performance against Newcastle that has excited the Hammers faithful.
It was a game in which the academy graduate put in a quintessential all-action midfield display.
Potts' game vs Newcastle
Minutes
Key Passes
Crosses
Passes
Touches
Tackles (Won)
Interceptions
Clearances
Recoveries
Ground Duels (Won)
All Stats via Sofascore
From helping break down attacks to kickstarting them himself, the Englishman was near enough faultless in the middle of the park and totally vindicated the fans who have been calling for him to start for some time.
He would even have got himself a goal if he had worn one size smaller boots.
potts
After the match, one analyst described the Barking-born star as possessing a "similar aura to Rice when he first came through" and as being blessed with a "supreme confidence" on and off the ball.
It certainly sounds like hyperbole, but it's rather difficult to argue against such statements.
Ultimately, it's still early in Potts' career, but as things stand, he looks like he could become West Ham's biggest star since Kudus.