Graham Potter may be under a surprising amount of pressure already.

West Ham’s opening day defeat to Sunderland was not only frustrating due to just how inexcusable losing 3-0 to a newly promoted side is, but it was also frustrating because of how predictable it was.

Hammers have always been on the pessimistic (or realistic) side, but this last year has felt more hopeless than usual.

With the window quickly coming to a close, West Ham desperately need to make a couple of signings, at the very least.

While so many of the issues the Hammers are facing are likely down to the board, the manager ultimately has to provide results and, on paper, the East London outfit have a squad that should be finishing comfortably above the relegation zone.

Graham Potter’s refusal to play a system that actually suits the players we have is causing things to be even worse than they have to be, and if things aren’t turned around efficiently then would it be a surprise to see him sacked?

He’s done absolutely nothing since joining the club to prove he has any ability to drive the Hammers forward, with him boasting the worst win percentage of any permanent manager the club has ever had.

Ultimately, the Englishman could quickly find himself bearing the brunt of West Ham’s problems. When a football club’s board needs someone to blame, and when fans want change, there’s usually only one man who ends up being on the receiving end of it all.