There was a time when Lucas Paqueta would only fleetingly show the offensive traits that made him a valuable asset to West Ham United. But two games into the Graham Potter era and those redeeming features are now the norm rather than an exception.

United’s best player, Bruno Fernandes could be in warmer climes with sand between his toes rather than battle the snarling fogs that bite around Old Trafford.

Graham Potter was keen to highlight Lucas Paqueta’s importance to West Ham ahead of their home game against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Paqueta has scored in both of Potter’s first two matches in charge of the Hammers,

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Goals from Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta made it a winning start in the Premier League for new boss Potter.

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If this was a sign of things to come from West Ham then the ride could be a lot of fun with Graham Potter steering the ship. A first Premier League victory and first home win at his first attempt as Hammers boss needed two absolute gifts from Fulham and a fair old dollop of good fortune as they piled on the pressure at the end,

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.

New West Ham United manager Graham Potter has picked his starting side and substitutes to welcome Fulham to the London Stadium in the Premier League this evening. Potter saw his West Ham reign get off to a losing start with defeat at Aston Villa in the FA Cup and will now focus on the league.

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Boss Graham Potter has been delighted with the response of his players to the first full week of training between games since his appointment earlier this month, ahead of Sunday’s trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League.