BREAKING: Ex-Chelsea Manager Graham Potter Succeeds Julen Lopetegui As New West Ham United Head Coach

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January 9, 2025

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BREAKING: Ex-Chelsea Manager Graham Potter Succeeds Julen Lopetegui As New West Ham United Head Coach—-West Ham United have officially confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as their new manager.

The Hammers announced on Wednesday that Julen Lopetegui had been sacked after only six months in charge and a miserable first half of the season.

Potter, who has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the east London club, returns to the Premier League for the first time after being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023.

The 49-year-old has been waiting for the right job to return to management and West Ham hope he could be the coach to turn their fortunes around.

Potter was one of the most highly-rated English managers in the game during his time at Swansea and Brighton but struggled to convince during less than seven months at Chelsea, albeit during a turbulent time for the club.

He will be joined at the London Stadium by assistant manager Bruno Saltor, plus first-team coaches Billy Reid and Narcis Pelach. West Ham also announced that Xavi Valero would remain the club’s goalkeeping coach.

“I am delighted to be here. It was important to me that I waited until a job came along that I felt was right for me, and equally that I was the right fit for the Club I am joining. That is the feeling I have with West Ham United,” Potter said.

“The Club have made a lot of good progress in recent years and ensured there are some very strong foundations in place to build on. You don’t win a European trophy by fluke – there has to be a good bedrock at a football club for that to happen, and the challenge now is to take that on and build the next steps, to develop a team and a Club that the supporters can be proud of.”

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#ARSAVL: Watch Free Livestream Match Between Arsenal Vs Aston Villa Here

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#ARSAVL: Watch Free Livestream Match Between Arsenal Vs Aston Villa Here—-Thecloudngr reports that free Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa has emerged.

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Arsenal Close Gap On League Leader Liverpool Following Hard Fought Victory Against Spurs

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January 16, 2025

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Arsenal Close Gap On League Leader Liverpool Following Hard Fought Victory Against Spurs—-Arteta men claimed a vital 2-1 win against Tottenham this evening, closing the gap on the Premier League leader Liverpool who drew to in-form Nottingham Forest.

The Gunners capitalised on Liverpool’s dropped points the night before, delivering a determined performance in front of a raucous Emirates crowd.

From the first whistle, Arsenal’s intent was clear. Leandro Trossard forced an early block from Spurs’ defence as the Gunners dominated possession and pinned their rivals back. Despite Arsenal’s control, Spurs managed to carve out a threat on the counter, with Dejan Kulusevski forcing a superb save from David Raya.

Tottenham silenced the Emirates temporarily when they opened the scoring against the run of play from a corner, showcasing their resilience despite being on the back foot for much of the first half.

Undeterred, Arsenal resumed their dominance after the break. Their persistence was rewarded when Dominic Solanke turned a dangerous Arsenal corner into his own net, levelling the scores. Just four minutes later, Trossard electrified the crowd with a stunning strike, completing the Gunners’ comeback.

Kai Havertz had a golden opportunity to extend Arsenal’s lead but sent his header wide. Meanwhile, Spurs pushed for an equaliser, with Ange Postecoglou introducing changes to inject life into his side. However, the visitors struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined Arsenal defence.

Pedro Porro came closest to rescuing a point for Spurs when his effort struck the post, but the Gunners held firm to secure yet another memorable derby victory.

The result further solidifies Arsenal’s position in the title race and serves as a timely confidence boost after recent setbacks. For Spurs, the loss adds to a season of inconsistency, leaving them with much to ponder.

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