Premier League powerhouse West Ham endures dismal record-breaking commencement under the guidance of Graham Potter, marking the league's most abysmal debut in history.

West Ham United's Defensive Woes Continue under Graham Potter

In a surprising turn of events, West Ham United have conceded eight goals in their first two Premier League matches of the season, a record they now share with Southampton as the teams with the most losses in their opening two games on nine different occasions. This poor defensive record has put manager Graham Potter under pressure to improve the team's performance.

Tony Cascarino, a former Premier League striker, has been less than convinced about Potter's reign at West Ham United. Cascarino cited Arne Slot and Sir Alex Ferguson as examples of managers who drove their teams with passion, and suggested that Potter might need to "go hardball" to inspire the same level of intensity in the team.

Potter addressed the West Ham United fans and expressed his sympathy for their disappointment, stating that the first goal conceded by West Ham was a "cheap goal" and set the tone for the match. He acknowledged that the team is talented but criticized the goals they conceded as being too cheap.

Meanwhile, Chelsea took advantage of West Ham's defensive struggles, winning their first match of the season against the Hammers with a score of 5-1. Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, and Trevoh Chalobah scored for Chelsea, while West Ham co-chair has publicly backed Potter and his methods after their loss to Sunderland.

Despite the early defeats, Potter remains optimistic and expects a reaction from the team. He plans to work harder to improve their performance and has stated that West Ham's goals conceded were the reason for letting down the fans. Graham Potter did win his first home match at the London Stadium, but the 3-2 triumph over Fulham proved a rare moment to celebrate.

Despite the challenges, Potter's early defeats at West Ham United have highlighted the defensive weaknesses and adaptation challenges under his new management, which contrast with previous successes that likely involved more stable defensive organization and consistency. Cascarino has questioned Potter's ability to instill aggression in the team and has been less than impressed with Potter's interviews.

Potter, however, remains focused on the task at hand and is determined to turn things around for West Ham United. He expressed his disappointment after Chelsea's win against West Ham United, but is looking forward to the future and working to improve the team's performance.