Niclas Fullkrug came into the team up front and was a nuisance to City’s defence, showcasing his enviable aerial prowess, with flick-ons which helped bring the lively Crysencio Summerville and positive Mohammed Kudus into play.

West Ham legend Tony Cottee has urged the Hammers to sack Julen Lopetegui and bring in former Chelsea manager Graham Potter to ‘save the club’s season’. Lopetegui is under immense scrutiny yet again in east London following West Ham’s dismal 5-0 defeat to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.

Julen Lopetegui says he is pessimistic ahead of discovering the extent of the injury which forced Jean-Clair Todibo off against Manchester City. West Ham were beaten 4-1 by City at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon.

West Ham United head coach Julen Lopetegui has admitted he is “not optimistic” about the nature of Jean-Clair Todibo’s injury. The defender was forced off in the 53rd minute of Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Manchester City and was replaced by Konstantinos Mavropanos.