West Ham get first glimpse of exciting future as Graham Potter restores feel-good factor with huge win - The Hammers are up and running under their new manager

Graham Potter says it feels "great" to pick up his first win as West Ham United head coach, though he admits the victory against Fulham was "stressful" at times.

The loss of Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville left the Londoners short up front with Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio also out

Graham Potter ignited his reign as West Ham manager after two first-half goals in the space of 131 seconds propelled him to his first victory in a helter-skelter 3-2 win over Fulham at the London Stadium.

A lot of talk this week has been around West Ham's search for a striker after the hamstring injury Niclas Fullkrug suffered in Friday's FA Cup defeat by Aston Villa and the absence of Michail Antonio after his car accident. Four shots and three goals - and most importantly three points - against Fulham will delight new Hammers boss Graham Potter.

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen is ahead of schedule in his recovery from broken foot and Graham Potter has warned there is a high risk to buying a centre forward in January

Graham Potter worked his magic as West Ham beat Fulham 3-2 in his first home game in charge. Goals from Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta secured a first Premier League victory for Potter, who took over from the sacked Julen Lopetegui last week.

By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -West Ham United rode their luck to beat charitable London rivals Fulham 3-2 in new manager Graham Potter's first Premier League match in charge on Tuesday. A fluent Fulham side dominated the derby but gifted the hosts two goals,

The new head coach has a tough run of games in the capital to start his tenure and both he, and his team, have struggled in these fixtures

West Ham's new boss Graham Potter must be thanking his lucky stars after Fulham handed him a perfect start at the London Stadium. After failing to have a legitimate shot in the opening half an hour