West Ham handed boost vs Crystal Palace in Graham Potter’s fight to save his job
West Ham vs Crystal Palace could be Graham Potter’s final game in charge of West Ham as pressure mounts.
Replacements have been lined up by the Hammers, with former West Ham midfielder Gary O’Neil linked with the managerial role.
David Sullivan is under pressure to make big changes at the London Stadium, after the fan advisory board asked the Welsh businessman to step down as chairman.
With or without Sullivan at the helm, Potter’s time in East London is in the balance, but the former Chelsea boss has been handed a boost for the fixture against Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace without three players for clash with West Ham
The Hammers’ hierarchy seems to be covering all possibilities, with experienced coaches such as Sean Dyche lined up for the West Ham job.
While the Hammers’ situation continues to worsen, Oliver Glasner’s position with Palace is very strong.
The Eagles are on a record run of ten Premier League games unbeaten and are coming into the fixture off the back of a 3-0 win over Aston Villa and a 0-0 draw with Sunderland.
Palace have conceded the joint fewest goals in the top-flight, with one, and look the heavy favourites to beat the Irons.
- West Ham have conceded the most from corners with six this season
- The Hammers have conceded three or more goals 21 times since January 2024
- They have the worst defence in the league, with 11 conceded
Glasner’s attack hasn’t been so well-versed, with just four goals scored, which is a relief for a leaky West Ham defence.
Crystal Palace have now been dealt multiple blows in the attacking third of the pitch, with clinical winger Ismaila Sarr not expected to be involved in Saturday’s game.
Eddie Nketiah and Adam Wharton are also doubts, with decisions to be made by Glasner up front.
Will a point be enough for Graham Potter to stay at West Ham?
While a point against Palace seems good, the Eagles’ form can be illusive.
The Eagles have had six draws and just two wins in all competitions so far this season, with Championship side Millwall holding out for a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes in the Carabao Cup.
Therefore, there is a general feeling around East London that the Hammers need a win against Crystal Palace this weekend.
West Ham will be keen to avoid floods of supporters leaving the London Stadium, like they did in the 64th minute of the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham.
If a similar situation occurs, there is no doubt that Potter will be out of a job by the end of the weekend.
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