"West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Julen Lopetegui has today left the Club," a statement read. "The first half of the 2024/25 season has not aligned with the Club's ambi

Aston Villa welcome West Ham to Villa Park in the FA Cup on Friday night, but Julen Lopetegui has concerns over a number of his players

West Ham have sacked Julen Lopetegui less than six months after hiring the Spaniard with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter set to take over ahead of FA Cup trip to Aston Villa

West Ham have sacked Julen Lopetegui after nine defeats and six wins in his 20 league games – with Graham Potter widely expected to step in.

Graham Potter suffered a painful start to his West Ham reign as Aston Villa's late surge sealed a 2-1 win in the FA Cup third round on Friday.

West Ham United has dismissed head coach Julen Lopetegui following disappointing performances. The club is reportedly in talks with Graham Potter to take over. Lopetegui, appointed in May, failed to meet expectations despite significant investments in new players during the close season.

West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui is at the Hammers’ training ground as usual today, despite it having been suggested he is close to the sack, according to the Sun. The Spaniard was heavily backed in the summer by the Irons board with multiple big-money signings.

West Ham have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after just six months in charge. Former Wolves boss Lopetegui, 58, was appointed in May following the departure of David Moyes but officially took charge on 1 July. The Hammers won just six Premier League games during the Spaniard's tenure.

The build-up to this one has been dominated by speculation surrounding the future of West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui, with the Hammers firing the Spaniard on Wednesday before the trip to Aston Villa on Friday night in the FA Cup (8pm, ITV1).

There is the final whistle and Aston Villa are into the fourth round. They have come from behind to knock West Ham out. Graham Potter’s tenure at West Ham ends in defeat despite taking the lead early in the match through Paqueta. Onana and Rogers turned the game around in the second half for the hosts.

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Graham Potter ’s first game in charge of West Ham has ended in defeat against Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round. Despite taking the lead after just nine minutes as Lucas Paqueta finished off a flowing move involving brilliant play from Crysencio Summerville, the visitors ultimately couldn’t withstand heavy pressure from the hosts.