Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Hammers looking to build on Graham Potter’s first win in charge
West Ham United picked up a 3-2 victory over Fulham, and they will look to put together a winning run now, starting with the game vs Crystal Palace. Graham Potter has been brought in to steady the ship, and the newly appointed West Ham manager will demand a strong performance from his players here.
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West Ham have a good track record at bringing in players from the Championship, including Antonio, Bowen, Aaron Cresswell and Crysencio Summerville. But stalling on targets has seen the club miss out on signing James Maddison, now of Tottenham Hotspur, in 2018 and Eberechi Eze, now of Crystal Palace, in 2020.
Whereas Graham Potter's 14-year playing career perhaps did not earn the Solihull-born left-back too many headlines – save, perhaps, for his involvement in a famous 6-3 win over Manchester United with Southampton in October 1996 – the 49-year-old has made a unique journey to attain his current managerial status.
Under new manager Graham Potter, West Ham are keen to bolster their attack to avoid a relegation scrap. The Hammers’ offensive line has been plagued by injuries, with Niclas Fullkrug sidelined and Michail Antonio recovering from a serious accident. Adding Fati on loan would inject creativity and finishing ability into a depleted squad.
West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new head coach. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the club had agreed a deal with the 49-year-old following the departure of Julen Lopetegui.
Tottenham could inadvertently help Marcus Rashford to secure his preferred move out of Manchester United this month, with reports detailing the latest on Barcelona's interest as well as a Spurs 'offer' that unlocks their deal.
Nuno Espirito Santo says Taiwo Awoniyi remains an important figure at Nottingham Forest – and backed him to get back to his best at the City Ground. There has been talk of interest from Premier League rivals West Ham in the Nigeria international,
Oliver Glasner admitted he was surprised to learn that Crystal Palace have amassed just three points fewer in their last 13 matches than they did at the tail end of last season.
Milos Kerkez is said to favour a move to Liverpool over Manchester United, who themselves are confident of signing Gyokeres and could sell both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho first. Chelsea are reported to be targeting a shock swoop for Garnacho as well as Jamie Gittens and Karim Adeyemi,
The oldest managers in the Premier League will meet on Merseyside with Ange Postecoglou braced to fight for his Tottenham future.