An image of Vitor Pereira managing Wolverhampton Wanderers, next to an image of Graham Potter managing West Ham United.
(Credit: Imago)
Andrew Beharie
Mon 25 August 2025 8:50, UK
Graham Potter is already under massive pressure to keep his job at West Ham United.
West Ham were thrashed 5-1 by Chelsea on Friday, their second heavy defeat in six days after Sunderland beat the Irons 3-0 on the opening day, to sit bottom of the Premier League.
Graham Potter’s future is now under serious question, even after both Karren Brady and David Sullivan have said on record that his job is safe for now.
The Hammers travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup, looking to advance to the third round and ease the pressure on the 50-year-old.
Opta Analyst’s supercomputer has predicted the fixture, with fans demanding an improvement on Friday’s embarrassment.
West Ham manager Graham Potter anxiously watches on from the dugout
Graham Potter’s job is on the line after back-to-back Premier league defeats (Credit: Imago)
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Supercomputer forsees West Ham’s elimination
West Ham wouldn’t have wanted another Premier League team, but against a beleaguered Wolves team under Vitor Pereira, it’s the best they could have hoped for in that aspect.
The Midlands side were hammered 4-0 on the opening day by Manchester City, before losing again to Bournemouth, to also leave them without a point, although above the Hammers on goal difference.
This is a game West Ham need to use to gain confidence in themselves again, but the supercomputer predicts more disappointment for Potter.
Opta have predicted Wolves to emerge victorious with a 45 per cent chance, with West Ham given just a 28.2 per cent chance of advancing in normal time.
A draw is predicted at 26.9 per cent, which would see the tie go straight to penalties.
West Ham manager Graham Potter looks down.
West Ham are predicted to lose to Wolves on Tuesday night (Credit: Imago)
Graham Potter is desperate for a victory
Potter was able to steady a rocking ship early on in his tenure, keeping the club in the Premier League after West Ham endured a torrid start under Julen Lopetegui.
However, it’s clear now that he is working on borrowed time, with the Hammers winning just five times in all competitions under the Englishman since his appointment in January.
Record as West Ham United manager Wins Draws Losses
Graham Potter 5 5 11
Graham Potter has endured a miserable spell at West Ham
Potter has to win this game, as another defeat will drag West Ham’s confidence further through the floor ahead of a tough game away to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
A loss here, especially another heavy reverse, could seal his fate.
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