It will not be lost on fans of West Ham United that before he was sacked on Wednesday, Julen Lopetegui’s final game in charge – the end of a sorry, already regretted reign – came with David Moyes watching from the stands.

West Ham have relieved Julen Lopetegui of his duties as head coach after just seven months at the helm. Lopetegui, 58, took over the reins from David Moyes last May, putting pen to paper on a two-year contract at the London Stadium.

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

Lopetegui, a 58-year-old Spaniard, was hired in May following David Moyes' departure but officially assumed the role July 1. West Ham managed to win just seven in 22 matches under Lopetegui. A 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday marked the club’s ninth loss, leaving the Hammers in the 14th spot, seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Julen Lopetegui has been fired by West Ham after less than a year in the job and with the Premier League club in danger of being dragged into a relegation fight.

West Ham have conceded 39 goals in the EPL this season — the fourth-worst record so far — and suffered heavy defeats in most of their matches under Lopetegui. The latest was a 4-1 thumping at off-form Manchester City, EPL champions, last weekend. Consequently, the London club also laid off Lopetegui’s supporting coaching staff.

West Ham icon Mark Noble wanted a change in manager after learning that players had struggled to form direct contact with sacked boss Julen Lopetegui, reports claim. The former midfielder wields significant power with the Premier League club as their sporting director.

West Ham United has sacked their manager, Julen Lopetegui, after a dismal six-month tenure. The 58-year-old Spaniard assumed charge on July 1, after David Moyes's exit in May. However, under his stewardship, the Hammers managed just six wins in their Premier League campaign.

West Ham have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after the heavy defeat to Manchester City left the club fearing a relegation battle. The 4-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium followed a dreadful performance against Liverpool at the London Stadium, prompting a hostile atmosphere with loud boos heard at half and full time.

The process of appointing a replacement has begun, the football club has said, with former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter in talks to take over.