West Ham Make Nuno Espírito Santo Sack Decision After Huge Twist

Pressure mounts on West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo following a dismal start to his tenure at the London Stadium. Appointed in late September 2025 after Graham Potter's dismissal, the Portuguese coach has secured just one point from a possible 12 in his opening four Premier League games: a 1-1 draw against Everton, followed by losses to Arsenal (2-0), Brentford (2-0), and Leeds United (2-1).[1][2]

This poor run has seen West Ham slide towards the relegation zone, with fans growing frustrated and speculation rife about an early sacking—potentially making Nuno the second manager axed in the 2025/26 season after his surprise Forest dismissal in early September, despite their prior European qualification.[3] Reports from insiders suggest some club officials are 'unhappy' with Nuno, and his job is 'not safe', with the festive fixtures pivotal.[3][4]

However, a huge twist emerges: West Ham's board has decided to back Nuno rather than sack him immediately. According to The Sun, hierarchy figures accept summer transfer errors—like failing to sign a striker beyond free agent Callum Wilson—as key issues, alongside defensive woes from injuries to Konstantinos Mavropanos and limited minutes for Igor Julio.[1][2] The club plans January reinforcements in attack and defense to bolster Nuno's inherited squad, signaling faith amid the chaos of recent managerial changes (Lopetegui, Potter).[5]

Opinion pieces urge patience, noting West Ham's historical stability under owners like David Sullivan and the financial cost of another sacking. Nuno's Premier League pedigree with Wolves and Forest supports calls to give him time, though ongoing poor form—seven league wins in 2025 and no away victories by year-end—keeps the pressure on.[5][6][7]

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