West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium.

Julen Lopetegui was fired by West Ham on Wednesday after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight.West Ham said the process to find a replacement was underway,

Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter looks set to become the next West Ham manager. BBC Sport examines whether he is a good fit for the job.

West Ham United have dismissed head coach Julen Lopetegui after just 20 Premier League matches in charge. The 58-year-old joined West Ham in July 2024, replacing David Moyes. He leaves the Hammers in 14th place, seven points above the relegation zone.

West Ham's next game is the FA Cup third-round tie at Aston Villa on Friday (20:00 GMT kick-off). What do you make of it, West Ham fans? The right choice? What are his priorities to turn things around for the Hammers?

Graham Potter has agreed to become the new West Ham manager after negotiations reached a breakthrough over contract length. The Hammers sacked Julen Lopetegui earlier on Wednesday afternoon following disastrous results against Liverpool and Manchester City.

West Ham United have reportedly agreed a deal for Graham Potter to take over as the team's new head coach. The Hammers dismissed Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui after 22 games in all competitions with the club currently 14th in the Premier League behind Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.