(FILES) West Ham United's Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui reacts during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 4, 2025. West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on January 8, 2025 after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium. The Hammers are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points above the relegation zone, after just six wins in 20 matches during the Spaniard's tenure. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)