West Ham’s season went from bad to worse after a 2–0 home defeat to Brentford on Monday, October 20. The loss means the Hammers are still searching for their first home win of the season. Their only victory so far came in a 3–0 away win against Nottingham Forest, and with eight games played, they’ve managed just four points, leaving them 19th in the Premier League table.
The club’s decision to sack Graham Potter and bring in Nuno Espirito Santo hasn’t yet paid off. The team looks disjointed, lacking both energy and belief on the pitch. Only a few players seem to be giving their all, with captain Jarrod Bowen standing out as the one consistent performer and goalscorer this season.
But the problems at West Ham go far beyond the manager. There’s growing unrest among fans, who have voiced frustration with the board’s handling of the club. Many supporters have protested and boycotted games, leading to empty seats at the London Stadium. Combined with poor results, the mood around the club has turned bleak.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher summed it up bluntly, calling West Ham “one of the slowest teams” he’s seen in the Premier League. The stats back him up. The team has struggled to keep possession, lacks pace, and has shown little intensity. They’ve even been reduced to 10 men in games, showing both discipline and focus issues.
Right now, the Hammers look like a side without direction. If performances don’t improve quickly, relegation to the Championship for the first time since 2011 could become a real possibility.
Nuno Espirito Santo faces a massive challenge. He proved his ability last season by guiding Nottingham Forest to a strong campaign before being sacked after a dispute with the club’s owner. At West Ham, he’s tried to settle in by keeping Graham Potter’s backroom staff, hoping to learn more about his new squad. But patience is running thin, and the time for gradual adjustments might be over.
Nuno has already admitted that turning things around won’t be easy, but in the Premier League, time is a luxury few managers get. Unless he can inject some urgency and toughness into this squad fast, West Ham’s Premier League survival could slip away before the season’s halfway mark.
