West Ham United have sacked coach Julen Lopetegui after a nightmare first half of the season. The former Wolves boss had already become the first manager in West Ham's history to lose his first three Premier League games, and he went on to win just three of their opening 10 games.

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 former Wolves, Real Madrid and Spain manager departs the east London outfit with the team hovering just seven points above the drop zone and 11 points adrift of the top six. ‘West Ham United can confirm that Head Coach Julen Lopetegui has today left the Club,’ a statemeat read.