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Two games, eight goals conceded - is Potter under pressure?

Two games, eight goals conceded - is Potter under pressure?

Summary

West Ham's new manager, Graham Potter, is experiencing pressure after his team lost heavily in their first two Premier League games of the season. They lost 3-0 to Sunderland and 5-1 to Chelsea, conceding a total of eight goals. With only five wins in 21 games since Potter's appointment, the team is struggling, which has raised concerns among fans.

Key Facts

  • Graham Potter became West Ham's manager in January.
  • West Ham lost 3-0 to Sunderland and 5-1 to Chelsea in their first two games.
  • Potter's team has conceded eight goals in these two matches, the most in their history at this stage of a top-flight season.
  • He has won five out of the 21 games he has managed for the club.
  • Potter is the first Hammers manager not to reach double digits in points from his first 10 home games, with only nine points.
  • Despite making five new signings in the summer, the team's performance has not improved.
  • Three of the five goals conceded against Chelsea came from set-pieces, showing defensive weaknesses.
  • Upcoming matches for West Ham include Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace, where they need better results.
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