LONDON - West Ham United have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui, the Premier League club said on Jan 8, with the London side 14th in the standings after 20 matches.

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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.

West Ham United have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, with the London side 14th in the standings after 20 matches.

On Graham Potter, who currently looks in pole position for the managerial job, Moncur added: "A lot of fans would have probably said he was the one we all would've chosen from the off.

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is set to replace Julen Lopetegui as West Ham manager after agreeing a two and a half year deal and will be in charge for FA Cup tie at Aston Villa

West Ham United have cancelled today’s scheduled press conference for Julen Lopetegui with the Spaniard’s future at the club uncertain. The expectation is that West Ham will make a managerial change following a run of results that has left the club 14th in the Premier League 20 games into Lopetegui’s first season in charge.

It was reported on Monday that West Ham were considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following a disappointing start to his tenure. The board have held talks with Graham Potter about possibly replacing the Spaniard but as of yet Lopetegui remains in his position.

West Ham United have confirmed the club’s decision to sack head coach Julen Lopetegui with the club 14th in the Premier League table.The Spaniard took first-team training on Wednesday despite